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A Semi-Subterranean Family Home In Belgium

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Ghent-based architects OYO were given a carte blanche to create an environmentally-friendly family home in Belgium.

The result takes the form of a semi-subterranean split-level house, in which the living area tops the bedrooms. The home was designed as a continuation of the soil, interrupted by two volumes emerging from ground level: one serving as an entrance, the other allowing light into the top-level living area. The green roof enhances the thermal capacity of the home, enhancing its sustainability. Inside, warm materials were paired with wood to create a warm, Scandinavian-inspired feel. “The balance of light and material-use like stone, wood and white surfaces are the defining elements that bring everything together” state the architects.

"The balance of light and material-use like stone, wood and white surfaces are the defining elements that bring everything together"
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All images © Cafeine / OYO

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