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THE CORTEN HOUSE BY DMOA ARCHITECTEN

Vertical Corten steel lamellae define this unique house

In a world of horizontally clad buildings, vertical lamellae cladding is making its presence known. Wooden lamella has been a standing trend for both interiors and exteriors, but other materials are being increasingly used to create the vertical vibe. Case in point: the Corten House in Belgium.

Designed by Belgian architecture firm DMOA Architecten, the house is firmly defined by the Corten steel lamellae, both inside and out. It exists vertically with high ceilings and strict geometric forms – no soft curves or rounded forms. The steel lamellae surround the house like rust-colored soldiers, defining boundaries and drawing lines.

The architects integrated the Corten steel into every aspect of the house. They welded the lamellae onto sheets of perforated steel that serve as cladding, and the waste from the perforated steel was used as the floor around the gingko tree. Individual lamellae stand as a fence around the garden, and the orange-red garage door finishes off the home’s dusk-colored glow.

THE CORTEN HOUSE BY DMOA ARCHITECTEN

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  • Belgium
  • DMOA ARCHITECTEN