Entirely tied to the changing daylight, the architecture of Daylighthouse 2, designed by Mirck Architecture, transforms in the aesthetics of its facades and in the internal atmosphere as the outside changes. It's a cube wrapped in a frame of wooden slats that fulfills the client's desires, completely immersed in its habitat
Daylighthouse 2. A wooden and glass cube bathed in light
Daylighthouse 2, located in Almere near the large IJsselmeer lake in the Netherlands, is a 9-meter side wooden and glass cube house, filled with natural light. It offers its inhabitants stunning views of the marsh, which is frequented by a multitude of birds
The last in a row of terraced houses, Daylighthouse 2 features a ground floor living room that is fully glazed towards the south and west. Protection against overheating is provided by the overhanging volume of the bedroom located above. To the north, a split level opens up the internal space, creating voids in which a shiny circular staircase unfolds, highlighting the dynamism of the volumes
The north side of the house, thanks to generous openings, is flooded with natural light, especially in the winter garden on the roof. This space is conceived as a place with a climate intermediate between the inside of the dwelling and the outside: ideal for plants but also enjoyable for the client. From here, one can savor the view with the lake, boats, birds on the horizon, as well as Amsterdam and Marken in the distance
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