daniel venneman and mark van der net: hermit's house

the hermit’s house by daniel venneman and mark van der net all photos by marcel de graaf

the ‘hermit’s house’ by daniel venneman and mark van der net of the cloud collective, is a garden retreat that serves as a lounge, guest room and exhibition space. with its jagged shape it distinguishes itself from its surroundings while the interior remains usable, flexible and intimate. with a kaleidoscopic experience of light, reflection and views the design not only offers a rich inner world but also a fresh look at the wide area.

the design was partially prefabricated and then transported to it’s location, a garden located in the floodplains of the ijssel river near deventer in the netherlands.

the project was constructed with a minimal amount of wooden, built out of panels that are prefabricated. as the standard dimensions formed the starting point of the design, material use, transportability and its economy were optimized.

floor plan

exploded view

project info: architects: mark van der net and daniel venneman of the cloud collective completed: august 2010 area: 9m2 of floor space total budget: 5000 euro’s photos: marcel de graaf