{"id":582304,"date":"2026-04-03T06:16:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T06:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/582304\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T06:16:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T06:16:12","slug":"glass-block-facade-wraps-studioninedots-stacked-box-residence-in-amsterdam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/582304\/","title":{"rendered":"glass block facade wraps studioninedots\u2019 stacked box residence in amsterdam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>layered Boxes Shape a Vertical Light House by Studioninedots<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Light House is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/residential-architecture-interiors\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">residential<\/a> project by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/studioninedots\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Studioninedots<\/a> located on Centrumeiland, a newly developed neighbourhood in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/architecture-in-the-netherlands\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Amsterdam<\/a> characterized by its sustainability ambitions and self-build culture. The house is conceived as a vertical composition of stacked volumes, organizing domestic life through a system of spatially distinct yet interconnected \u2018boxes.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Rather than concentrating key functions on a single level, the design distributes activities such as cooking, dining, gathering, and rest across multiple volumes. Each program is assigned to an individual box, which is positioned within the overall structure to create a layered spatial arrangement. This configuration produces a sequence of platforms, voids, and interstitial spaces that extend inhabitation beyond enclosed interiors to include surfaces above and below each volume.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Circulation through the house is defined by this arrangement. Movement occurs through a network of open passages and compressed zones, where shifts in scale generate varying spatial conditions. Smaller, enclosed areas provide space for focused activities, while larger voids introduce visual connections across different levels. This organization challenges conventional distinctions between above and below, as well as between interior and exterior space.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"glass block facade wraps studioninedots\u2019 playfully stacked box residence in amsterdam - 1\" width=\"818\" height=\"1226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/made-of-stacked-boxes-light-house-reimagines-the-home-as-a-vertical-landscape-of-light-and-air-1-69c.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\"\/><br \/>all images by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sebastianvandamme.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Sebastian van Damme<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Light House\u2019s vertical box system allows for reconfiguration<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/studioninedots.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">design team<\/a> at Studioninedots organizes the layout in order to accommodate change over time. While each box is initially associated with a specific function, the system allows for reconfiguration as the needs of the household evolve. A suspended volume above the kitchen forms a more enclosed space for activities such as reading or rest, while the uppermost level contains a larger, open room defined by arched openings on both sides. This space connects to an outdoor terrace and frames views toward the IJmeer lake. The lower portion of the house is enclosed by a facade of square glass blocks. This surface filters daylight into the interior while diffusing visibility from the outside, balancing openness with privacy. A similar square geometry is expressed in the steel grating elements along the rear facade, contributing to a consistent formal language across the building.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Materially, the project combines industrial components in varying finishes, including raw, reflective, and translucent surfaces. These materials interact with changing light conditions, producing variations in appearance throughout the day. The structural system consists of a lightweight steel frame combined with prefabricated timber elements, enabling a modular and adaptable construction approach. This system supports disassembly and reuse, aligning with circular design principles.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In response to the environmental requirements of Centrumeiland, the project incorporates on-site water management strategies. Through its spatial organization, material selection, and construction logic, Light House proposes a flexible residential model that integrates environmental performance with a redefined approach to domestic space.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"glass block facade wraps studioninedots\u2019 playfully stacked box residence in amsterdam - 2\" width=\"818\" height=\"1226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/made-of-stacked-boxes-light-house-reimagines-the-home-as-a-vertical-landscape-of-light-and-air-2-69c.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\"\/><br \/>stacked volumes organize the house as a vertical system<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"glass block facade wraps studioninedots\u2019 playfully stacked box residence in amsterdam - 3\" width=\"818\" height=\"1226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/made-of-stacked-boxes-light-house-reimagines-the-home-as-a-vertical-landscape-of-light-and-air-3-69c.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\"\/><br \/>individual \u2018boxes\u2019 define distinct domestic functions<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"layered Boxes Shape a Vertical Light House by Studioninedots \u00a0 Light House is a residential project by Studioninedots&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":582305,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[22512,449,458,459,64,63,460,134,462,193397],"class_list":{"0":"post-582304","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-arts-and-design","8":"tag-architecture-in-the-netherlands","9":"tag-arts","10":"tag-arts-and-design","11":"tag-artsanddesign","12":"tag-au","13":"tag-australia","14":"tag-design","15":"tag-entertainment","16":"tag-residential-architecture-and-interiors","17":"tag-studioninedots"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/582304","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=582304"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/582304\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/582305"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=582304"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=582304"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=582304"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}