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Terra House | Bernardes Arquitetura

Located on an island in the Noorderplassen nature area in the Dutch city of Almere, the House with 11 Views was designed as “an abstract white box,” according to architect Marc Koehler. The architect used 17th-century Dutch landscape paintings as references for the home’s windows, which frame different parts of the natural landscape.

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Not only is green Daniel’s favorite color, but the green in the sun room also references the greening of the copper cathedral room. “It sort of pulls the outside in, in a way,” says Fohring.

The interior of the suites feature darker tones and a variety of textures that provide warmth and richness.

The living room occupies the middle volume and has a cathedral ceiling. “It’s the largest room in the house and has the best views,” the husband says. “It’s where we entertain and encourage the kids to be with family.” Sliders open to the concrete terrace where they gathers every night to watch the sunset. The landscape is by Australian-American photographer Brooke Holm.

The original fireplace was kept, and the plaster around it removed to reveal the brick, which was white-washed.

Storage drawers and cabinets in the wall surround a nook with a built-in sofa in the living area. The wood-and-metal staircase, by Dolle Graz, is a customizable modular kit.

The living room has views of the veranda and kitchen through sliding glass doors.

The pair drywalled much of the interior for a crisp look.

Some of the wood paneling in the living room was kept and painted for contrasting texture.