'extension vB4' by dmvA, brecht, belgium
image © mick couwenbergh
all images courtesy of dmvA


architecture firm dmvA located in mechelen, belgium has recently completed 'extension vB4' an addition to an A-frame house
within the countryside of brecht, belgium. considering the strict building regulations of this municipality this former holiday
cottage was transformed into a contemporary residence using a limited space of 26 square meters. the extension from the existing
form resulted in a floating volume built with trapezoidal wooden structures.

the new timber parts followed the same frames and studs as the original. these borders next to each other connect the old and new
space creating a new library, washroom and entrance area. the exterior is recladded in black stained siding positioned vertically to
create a similar repetitive motion as the surrounding forest. the back and front of the home is fully glazed with a movable partition
wall which allows for uninterrupted views of the adjacent garden and pond. 



library and new entrance
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dining space
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corridor to garden
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sliding partition wall
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existing and new stud frames
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exterior with closed partition
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exterior with open partition
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entrance
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surrounding property
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existing space
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section with new extension
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project info:

completed: 2011
design: dmva  
principal: rini van beek
team: david driesen, tom verschueren, toon verboven
location: brecht   
general contractor: eddy leys (steel), rudy meyvis (carpentry),  boomse glashandel (glass)
constructional engineer: ASB
built area: 54 m2 and 26 m2 addition
photography: mick couwenbergh