National Monument Residence

National Monument Residence

by Choc Studio Interieur

This project transformed a former hospital wing on the historic Brederode estate in Bloemendaal—a protected national monument—into a lived-in home. Choc Studio handled the full design process, from spatial planning to material selection, styling and furnishing of the raw, high-ceilinged shell. A newly introduced spiral staircase became the organizing element of the layout, anchoring circulation and views across every floor. Dark cabinetry, warm brass accents and richly patterned wallpapers balance the monumental scale with an intimate, contemporary living experience.

The building's history as a former hospital gave the interior an unusual starting point: soaring ceilings, historic structures and architectural detailing, but no existing rooms or plan. Every spatial decision had to be conceived from scratch, within the constraints that come with working inside a listed monument.

A sculptural white spiral staircase, absent from the original floor plan, was introduced as the central feature around which the rest of the home was organized. The kitchen, designed in matching dark oak and brass tones, extends this material language into daily life, while furniture from Meridiani and Prades, complemented by pieces from the Pure Choc line, furnishes the living areas.

Upstairs, bedrooms and a home office continue the restrained palette, with wallpapers from Wall&Deco and Arte drawing attention to the height of the rooms, and lighting from Nemo and Tooy underscoring the architecture throughout.

Location
Bloemendaal
Year
2020
Type
Apartment
Scope
Interior Design
Style
Transitional

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