Weesperzijde Revisited

Weesperzijde Revisited

by Studio Selva

Studio Selva reworked an existing renovation to better suit its new owners, opening up the ground floor and adding a rear extension. The kitchen centres on a monolithic island clad in golden matte sintered stone, set against slatted oak wall cabinets that continue into the living room. Ribbed glass and oak-framed pocket doors separate the spaces while preserving continuity, and a poured microcement floor unifies the split-level kitchen and living area.

The kitchen island doubles as a breakfast table, fully wrapped in the same sintered stone cladding for a seamless, sculptural look. Behind the ribbed oak panelling, lighting, sliding walls, installations and cupboards are all concealed, keeping the surfaces calm and uninterrupted.

The rear extension is a tall volume with openings on four sides, drawing daylight deep into the house and connecting it to the patio beyond. Its detailing echoes the original architecture, combining warm timber panelling with white window frames.

The original kitchen was not discarded but given a second life in another renovation project, reflecting a considered, resourceful approach to the redesign.

Location
Amsterdam
Year
2024
Type
Townhouse
Scope
Renovation
Style
Minimalist
Photographer
Roel Backaert

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