The H House

The H House in Maastricht, Netherlands was designed by Dutch architects Wiel Arets Architects and it is the ideal home for the artistically inclined owners. Although the home was built in suburban area, its minimal structure fits in the existing environment without the sacrifice of desired contemporary architecture.

Minimal use of walls in interiors emphasizes the volumes of space, creating the effect of uninterrupted flow. Edited color palette consisting primarily of various shades of white provides soothing backdrop for the play of light and shadows, formed by the geometry of large windows and strong angles of interior structure. Seamless transition is further supported by the use of glass throughout, differentiating in its shape, transparency and opacity. Very interesting staircase floats above the ground and even more supports the careful definition of space.

I love the combination of minimal interiors covered in white and of bold, lush green landscape on the outside.  It is a successful combination of client’s preferred taste, necessary function, and existing surroundings. Perfect blend of interiors, architecture and landscape.

Photography by Jan Bitter.

  1. Thembekile
    11.01.12 10:45

    OMG what a STUNNING house. I especially like their staircase-cum-shelf. AWESOME.

  2. Carl MH Barenbrug
    11.01.12 11:11

    Absolutely beautiful. Such a bright, spacious interior and the staircase is fantastic.

  3. KAT+MUSE
    11.01.12 18:54

    every little detail of this house shows such great attention–and continues through with the landscaping and the furnishings…definitely somewhere i could hang my hat!

  4. Katerina Pimenidou
    11.01.12 20:20

    This staircase is amazing! Great post Anna, thank you!

  5. Los CA
    11.01.12 23:11

    not to go against what everyone here is raving about… but as much as i love the house… i’m not sure how i feel about the staircase. i’d have to see it in person. but from the pictures alone, i don’t see the point/reason to it. now if there were a physical &/or practical reason for the stairs being done this way that would somehow improve things, then maybe you’d have something here. but as i see it, it just seems gimmicky & i think in the long run that would get old. otherwise, staircase aside, the house is great!

  6. JonathanJK
    11.01.12 23:37

    That stair case would make it harder for babies and some pets climb up to the second level.

  7. HHH
    12.01.12 00:45

    Staircase is AMAZING! I will definitely have a similar one in my future house!

  8. Chris
    12.01.12 13:51

    Beautiful. It’s full of interesting details.

  9. Beek
    14.01.12 12:54

    Nice, but I think it’s rather gimmicky rather than beautiful

  10. Zee
    10.02.12 14:49

    Beautiful house,love the stair case!!!!