From the outside it appears to be just the same as any other unassuming old church, however take a look inside and this place of worship has been turned into an ultra modern family home. Based in Utrecht, this small-church renovation features a series of levels within the existing large and awe inspiring space.
The mezzanine represents a partial reversion from the building’s last design iteration, and (as the plans above show) is less intrusive than it might appear.
Underneath the upper floor mezzanine lie the bathrooms, bedrooms and a personal study, which provides the churchs inhabitants with privacy. None of these newly-created rooms, however, would be difficult to remove should anyone seek to fully restore the space at some point.
This home allows its inhabitants to bask in the classical features, such as the vaulted ceilings and old surfaces. Wooden pews and hardwood floors were kept from the original building. Where possible, original doors and stained glass were preserved, and other decorative elements were also saved.
Author: Andy Ball (250 Articles)
