Summary<\/p>\n
Delmulle Delmulle Architecten\u2019s Glass Brick House features an inverted layout to optimize a compact urban plot
\nIts double fa\u00e7ade layout, transitioning from terracotta to glass bricks
\nSustainable interiors use white-stained CLT and terracotta floors, crowned by a rooftop terrace<\/p>\n
The Glass Brick House in Waterwijk in Amsterdam<\/a>, Netherlands, is a striking example of contemporary architecture in dialogue with its historic surroundings. Designed by Belgian firm Delmulle Delmulle Architecten<\/a>, the three-storey residence sits on a compact, fully enclosed plot and responds to its spatial limitations with an \u201cinverted\u201d layout \u2014 placing bedrooms below and living areas above. This vertical arrangement is echoed in the fa\u00e7ade, which shifts from earthy terracotta tiles at the base to luminous glass bricks on the upper levels, drawing in natural light while preserving privacy.<\/p>\n A key innovation of the design is its double fa\u00e7ade system, which enhances both energy efficiency and everyday comfort. By combining translucent glass bricks with full-height glazing, the structure optimizes daylight penetration without compromising thermal insulation or seclusion \u2014 an essential consideration in such a confined footprint. Subtle architectural gestures, like patterned brickwork and traditional window moldings, reference a nearby stepped-gable house dating to 1707, anchoring the bold intervention within Waterwijk\u2019s layered urban context. The approach reflects the studio\u2019s signature balance of expressive design and sensitive infill strategy.\n<\/p>\n Inside, the house continues its material restraint and structural clarity. The interior is crafted entirely from cross-laminated timber (CLT), with white-stained wood surfaces and natural terracotta flooring creating a warm, minimalist environment. This palette mirrors the exterior\u2019s visual rhythm, reinforcing continuity between interior and exterior. Above, a rooftop terrace offers an elevated retreat, reinforcing the home\u2019s quiet defiance of spatial constraint through vertical living and soft transparency.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Summary Delmulle Delmulle Architecten\u2019s Glass Brick House features an inverted layout to optimize a compact urban plot Its…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":21570,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[449,458,459,64,63,460,134],"class_list":["post-21569","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-arts-and-design","tag-arts","tag-arts-and-design","tag-artsanddesign","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-design","tag-entertainment"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21569","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21569"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21569\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21570"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21569"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21569"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21569"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}