Terrace
estate 12

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Project informationPERIOD
2017-2020TYPE
RESIDENTIAL, VILLALOCATION
SPANISH WATER - CURACAOSIZE
1200m2STATUS
COMPLETED

Terrace estate 12 is located in one of the most beautiful areas Curaçao has
to offer. Right beneath the Tafelberg, it has stunning views in all directions.
This was also the client’s most important requirement; to use the unique
location to its fullest effect.

By orienting certain functions in a particular way, every function receives a unique view. Not only distant but also close-up scenes get special attention. Rooms requiring more privacy are situated toward the mountain, but they don’t have a less unique view because of this. The direct surroundings can be viewed on a smaller scale; one can imagine seeing a salamander scurry amidst the cacti.

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BRINGING THE
MOUNTAIN INWARDS

LOCAL MATERIALS

Minimal frames displaying the view

Project information

Key information

DesignSTATE of Architecture

Time Span2017-2020

StatusCompleted

LocationSpanish water - Curacao

Size1200 m2

ClientConfidential

Creative minds

Project team

Partner in chargeRene Polderman

Project teamGeert Verschuren
Bruce Verdonschot
Yvonne Willems
Joris van Eekelen

Project leadRene Polderman

Partners

Collaborations

ContractorAquarius Caribbean

KitchenVan Galen Keukens

Eye for detail

DESIGNING EVERY DETAIL

The wooden strip ceiling was carefully thought out, every plank individually drawn, measured, cut and placed in its designated spot. This attention to detail can be seen throughout the design, both in detailing and execution.

Wooden ceilings meet at central point

Used materials

Only the
essential

Nature is not only reflected in the overall architecture of Terrace Estate, but also through materialisation. Using local natural rocks that come from the exact building site in the bathroom and study room, the context’s history is always present in the building.

The wood strip ceiling reflects nature in its texture and colour, giving warmth and depth to the main space. With white stucco, the expressive architectural lines juxtapose these natural materials in order to make an architectural statement. Yet, in this statement, the horizontality and sharp nature of the Tafelberg are reflected. An architect’s interpretation of the natural surroundings.

Wooden planks

White stuco

Local rocks

Anthracite tiles

Natural
rocks

GROUND FLOOR 0

The interior of Terrace Estate 12 is catered specifically to its location and the client. The kitchen had to be the most important part of the villa and is thus placed centrally in the floor plan. Overlooking much of the estate, including outside terraces and the swimming pool, it is one of the few rooms that have both a view of the water and the mountain. The living room is lowered and located on the basement level but is still connected with the kitchen through a large void. The 9-meter tall ceiling gives the living room a grand and spacious feel, blending spaces together and allowing the building to breathe.

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BASEMENT LEVEL -1

Het souterrain bied ruimte voor 4 auto’s en 6 motoren. Deze zijn via een glazen wand zichtbaar in de bar en lounge. Deze ruimte kan gezien worden als een multifunctionele entertainment plek waarbij ook de initiële mansave compleet is. De welness kelder bestaat uit een grote fitness ruimte met sauna, bubbelbad en douche. Deze staat ook in verbinding met de lounge.

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TOP VIEW

De boven verdieping wordt gekenmerkt door zijn uitgestrekte volume dat over de begane grond zweeft. Hierin worden de wanden en het dak uitgevoerd in minimalistische schuintes. De verrijdbare shutter elementen kunnen achter deze wand worden weggeschoven. De lengte van het volume wordt nog eens extra benadrukt door de lichtlijn aan de boven en onderzijde. De centrale overloop die van gevel tot gevel loopt geeft extra diepte en beleving aan de hal die lijdt tot de 3 suites en extra kamer.

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INSPIRED BY
SURROUNDINGS

STATEMENT TO THE WATER

Through deliberate architecture, certain views are emphasised. The white lines frame the surroundings and direct particular attention to the location’s most fascinating scenes. The mountainous terrain is also reflected by these expressive horizontal lines jutting outwards, imitating the sharp and horizontal nature of the Tafelberg. In this way, the design creates a strong connection with nature while creating a statement toward the lake.

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The Spanish water as a neighbour

“Context is so important, not to mimic, but to become part of the place.”DAVID ADJAYE

Outdoor space

The expressive architectural lines serving as overhangs and terraces create interesting outdoor spaces too. In Terrace Estate 12, the interior is not merely indoor space, but outdoor space can be used in a similar way. By opening up the 10-meter minimal glass sliding doors entirely, the line between interior and exterior blurs, blending spaces.

Exquisite views

The master bedroom is oriented to the water for exquisite views, while the master bathroom is oriented to the mountain for privacy and serenity.

Bringing outside inside

Here particularly, architecture embraces nature in a unique way, literally bringing the Tafelberg inside. By letting in some of the local rocks and integrating this into the architecture, residents can fully embrace the context and its tranquillity.