Description
This luxurious cabin in the woods is a tribute to American architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
A phenomenal, well-hidden island in the Antwerp Kempen region, where nature and architecture totally click.
The builder was inspired by one of Wright's most famous designs: Fallingwater House. For a year, he studied the seasons, the position of the sun and the incidence of light on site.
The result is mind blowing: pared-down, horizontal lines and an assymetric layout, finished with exquisite natural materials.
The staircase to the kitchen was made of Norwegian stone, which continues all the way around the house, down to the swimming pool.Stone from Colorado adorns the wall in the office. Note the sophisticated pattern with bars in three different widths.
Wink to the 1950s in the ceilings with curved wooden slats, which reflect light beautifully - a feat of craftsmanship.
The leather wall also provides a lived-in feel and patina. Upstairs, you will find this leather on the floor - like a tatami.The striking stitching is the whip stitch, as used by native Americans.
The panoramic windows turn the landscape into an ever-changing tableau vivant.
Birds, squirrels and even deer get very close here. It is therefore logical that the original name of this place, the Tit's Nest, was deliberately retained.
The botanical garden houses a beautiful mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, perfectly filtering the sunlight winter and summer.Each meticulously pruned tree has a story.
The foliage provides a nice view through to the adjacent Klein Schietveld nature reserve, without the intrusion.At the back, you can still find a small airstrip, once built by Leopold II.
Spacious fireplaces, a wealth of art, wondrous objects and atmospheric lighting.... This cabin feels like a natural history museum, cabinet of rarities, wunderkammer that you never tire of, with a new surprise behind every corner.
Focus and depth. Connect and disconnect. Nature and architecture. Wabi sabi or perfect imperfection.
An exceptional place to slow down, humbled by nature.
