The kitchen features a Carl Hansen & Søn CH24 Wishbone chair designed by Hans J. Wegner.
Located in a picturesque Belgian village, this house unfolds quietly through intimate living spaces and gentle outdoor terraces creating a soothing balance between everyday life and nature.
Located in the green belt of Ghent, Sint-Martens-Latem, Belgium, Meers by Britsom Philips Architects both blooms and blends seamlessly with its surroundings. The natural slope of the site creates the illusion of a single-storey house, when in reality it has two levels. The main entrance of the house is positioned on the top floor, offering expansive views toward the wetlands, while a sunken garden and a swimming pool are located on the lower floor. The front façade feels comforting and welcoming rather than intimidating, despite the scale and larger openings of the house.
The main floor accommodates a double-height living room anchored by a vertical chimney, alongside a TV space and kitchen. The sunken TV area, finished in dark olm wood, opens onto the garden, lending the space a warm and intimate atmosphere. The pool house and fitness area on this level feature large openings to the garden, providing both connection and privacy. Meanwhile, the home office on the upper floor enjoys a secluded setting, with views over the sunken garden and swimming pool.
The double-height living room features a Flos Arco floor lamp designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, alongside vintage Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik Modus lounge chairs by Kristian Vedel.
Both floors of the house are connected to each other by two separate staircases; an outdoor staircase leading to the sunken garden and swimming pool, and an indoor staircase that features an open-to-sky view. By cutting away the corners of the main rectangular floor plan, the interior is broken into smaller areas, allowing more nature to be drawn inward. Terraces spread across the house offer varied views and experiences of the surrounding landscape. The main terrace beside the kitchen oversees the sunken garden through a large opening, while a built-in fireplace and barbecue on the northern terrace creates a place from where you can occasionally spot a deer jumping into the wild.
The owners drew inspiration from the natural stone masonry of southern architecture, which is clearly reflected in the facade. In contrast, sharp metal canopies wrap around the house, providing shade to the large window openings. This playful contrast is reflected throughout the house, creating a perfect balance of natural materials, large openings, and vertical chimneys.
The exterior of the house features a Viccarbe Pawson bench designed by John Pawson.
