https://www.venlettettelin.com/work daily 1.0 2024-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b86a1422714e55aca910d62/1707583287047-4D20QX05NB3ICPYOUTQZ/Webp.net-gifmaker.gif Work - Patina guesthouse In a collaborative effort with Lies Mertens, we embarked on the project named "Patina," aimed at transforming two levels into distinct guesthouses, each equipped with a private bathroom. Our approach to revitalizing the space involved a series of modest interior interventions, strategically reconfiguring circulation patterns and creating individualized bathrooms. A central objective throughout was the maximization of material reuse. Notably, we discovered exquisite antique tiles tucked away in the cellar, which found new purpose adorning the first-floor bathroom. Their arrangement echoed the existing flooring, seamlessly blending the new with the old. To achieve this cohesive fusion, meticulous attention was devoted to the quantification of each tile and the arrangement of colors, resulting in an intricate puzzle of hues and patterns. The synergy between spaces was upheld through the use of glass bricks, delicately enclosing select openings. This deliberate choice ensured continuous visual connection while ushering in abundant natural light. Resourceful transformations were also evident in the treatment of sinks. By repurposing existing sinks and ingeniously incorporating mirror structures, guests were granted a practical shelf for their belongings. The strategy of using glass for doors persisted, with a creative twist. In lieu of opting for new acoustic doors, we employed aged leather from Lies Mertens to both cover the glass surfaces and enhance acoustic performance. Further sustainability emerged as leftover carpet fragments found new life as bespoke floor coverings. Our design narrative pivoted around amplifying the bed experience, giving rise to two distinctive concepts for the guestrooms. In the first room, a multifunctional central bed doubled as a sofa, harmoniously integrating art pieces and facilitating free movement around its structure. The second floor unveiled a captivating platform, cocooned in plush carpeting that extended across the floor. The outcome was a unified expanse resembling an expansive, inviting bed. The bed seamlessly melded with the platform, forming a seamless plane adorned with inviting pillows, an invitation to unwind, read, and relax. The bathroom walls received a warm embrace through the application of BC material plaster, an environmentally conscious material crafted from reclaimed resources. This finish imparted both tactile and visual warmth, softening the contours and edges of the space. The journey of "Patina" was one guided by resourcefulness, design innovation, and an unwavering commitment to crafting spaces that not only honor the past but enrich the present experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b86a1422714e55aca910d62/1707583879801-UZ2RJYEYLGFD0EEPQRQV/30830590_1138944252924897_281021561308184576_n.jpg Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b86a1422714e55aca910d62/1707580599024-LG44UIU18AT1NON6WEUW/image-asset.jpeg Work - ‘Points de vue’ A mirror that allows you to simultaneously see various perspectives of both the surrounding space and the individual positioned before it. This innovative mirror is made from gleaming polished stainless steel with a varnished oak back. The mirror is made of two different parts which interlock into each other like a zipper and are held together in the middle with a single pin, allowing it to pivot. Produced by Atelier Moulin & Clou Photo by Senne & Eefje https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b86a1422714e55aca910d62/1707685805522-DP6DVN2E5WTCNATJYULP/230710_Lies_Mertens_Patina-3.jpg Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b86a1422714e55aca910d62/1707585014053-BWEEEHF6ESGWTN4JZZQE/2016KvadratShowroom_patricia_content05.jpg Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b86a1422714e55aca910d62/1707685964524-6WO9O2JUX9ROZV2BS3SE/230710_Lies_Mertens_Patina-5.jpg Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b86a1422714e55aca910d62/1707686150142-567FHU9FXAV7ROET5DMZ/230710_Lies_Mertens_Patina-33.jpg Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b86a1422714e55aca910d62/1707687534932-7XYN9C3BMQKBI7QMCRVJ/230710_Lies_Mertens_Patina-35.jpg Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b86a1422714e55aca910d62/1707687588869-NQFE56HIYZ7QAH0UNIHG/230710_Lies_Mertens_Patina-39.jpg Work https://www.venlettettelin.com/blog daily 0.75 2016-03-01 https://www.venlettettelin.com/new-cover-page daily 0.75 2019-03-11 https://www.venlettettelin.com/contact daily 0.75 2024-05-08 https://www.venlettettelin.com/about daily 0.75 2024-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b86a1422714e55aca910d62/d2f54084-dba2-4844-8abe-d54d105de55f/venlettettelin_portrait.jpg About