Modijefsky Studio has modernized an old house on the dam in Amsterdam Design 26.06.2022 Dutch Studio Modijefsky has transformed an old house on the dam into modern housing, in which tradition and history are combined with the comfort of the XXI century Photo Martin Willemstein This family house is located in the north of Amsterdam and is built on a dam. Due to the architectural features of this technical structure, the back of the house and the garden are lower than the main facade of the house, which creates certain difficulties for architects — especially if it is important not only to modernize the building, but also to preserve its historical details. The designers of the Dutch studio Studio Modijefsky sought to create an interior that would take into account the original architecture of the house, but would make it more modern and adapted to the needs of the XXI century. They thoroughly studied the space of each residential area and tried to maximize its area, illumination and window sizes. Photo Martin Willemstein The results of this painstaking work are perhaps most noticeable in the spacious kitchen and dining room at the back of the house. Low beamed ceilings painted white, terracotta tile floors, French windows, a cupboard for dishes with glass doors, a massive wooden table — all this forms a functional, harmonious space, ideal for the life of a large family. Photo Martin Willemstein Photo Martin Willemstein Photo Martin Willemstein From the kitchen, you go up the stairs to the hallway, located at the level of the dam. There is also a guest bathroom, decorated with square white tiles: glossy on the walls and matte on the floor. Wooden skirting boards, purple marble wall decoration and an oak cabinet under the sink with brass details complement the decor of this small bathroom. Photo Martin Willemstein Photo Martin Willemstein To the right of the course is the living room — the most luxurious place in the house, with high ceilings decorated with Art Deco stucco and large arched windows, thanks to which the already spacious room seems even bigger. The walls and ceiling are painted in three shades of white — this technique allows you to emphasize architectural details. Since the room is light, the furniture for it is chosen in darker shades, which in combination with the herringbone parquet floors makes the interior more voluminous and dramatic. The central place here is occupied by a large, comfortable sofa of greenish-olive color, an elegant cabinet with glass doors, the shape of which repeats the shape of the windows opposite, is placed against the wall, and there is a place for a small bar area in the corner. Photo Martin Willemstein Photo Martin Willemstein Photo Martin Willemstein Photo Martin Willemstein On the ground floor there is an office, which can also serve as a guest room. Next to it is a bathroom lined with milky white tiles with matte and glossy finishes and travertine. The upper floor is reserved for a private area. There are four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate bathroom. Dormer windows provide enough natural light, details of the original beam roof have been preserved on the ceiling. All this makes it possible to combine its traditional heritage and modern interior elements in one house. Photo Martin Willemstein Photo Martin Willemstein Photo Martin Willemstein Original content from the site