House Be is an experiment of blending in with nature and is located in Belgium. Conceived and designed in 2022 by a2o architecten, this two-story house features a concrete structure with wooden planks, brickwork, large glass surfaces and a roof overgrown with flowers and plants.
The interior of the property is composed of natural materials such as oak, limestone and upholstery. The structure provides impressive views of the surrounding landscape and a contemporary ‘Wunderkammer’ that is furnished with architectural elements and personal objects. There is also an ornamental garden in the backyard and a basement patio with a Japanese garden, spa and bar.
House Be is a perfect example of a modern concrete design that is unique and offers a comfortable living experience.
About House Be
Structure in the Landscape
The house of House Be is an experiment in dwelling in and amongst nature. To achieve this, a rhythmic structure was created in concrete, wood and brick, in contrast with the frivolity of the restored landscape. This is reminiscent of the Romantic motif from the 19th century arts, which aimed to create a sensitive tension between a sublime natural landscape and the human presence in it.
The structure of the house consists of fair-faced concrete, shuttered with wooden planks. It was created through careful composition of aggregates, cement, sand, water and additives, resulting in a concrete skeleton with a rough yet soft appearance. It is vis...