Young talents, Julie van De Keere and Mathieu Luyens, of the Belgium-based JUMA Architects have just rolled out a new project, and it’s a beauty. Completely renovated from a typical 1976 bungalow, the new site exudes the light, airy simplicity of a holiday home all year round. On the exterior – the landscaping was simplified, the raw brick painted crisp white and a dramatic entry door installed. As for the interior – the newly opened space owes its expanse to the removal of both basement and attic staircases (replaced with stage hatches) and the absorption of the former garage – where the kitchen now resides. The architects opted for a limited palette, centering around light woods, white walls, vast expanses of windows and the occasional hit of black…
Photography by Annick Vernimmen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1. Virtigo Pendant Lamp – MoMA Store

2. Mid-Century Hardoy Leather Buttefly Chair – Chairish or CB2

3. Primitive Dish by Vincent Van Duysen – Suite NY

4. Tackable Hee Bar/Counter Stool – A+R

5. Little Gem Table in Natural – Dshop

6. Noir Bar Cart – Crate&Barrel

7. Stamen Vase in Smoke – Niche Modern

8. Tara Single-Hole Mixer Faucet- Dornbracht

9. SMEG Refrigerator in White – West Elm