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- Falkenberg Innenarchitektur Haus Rheder IIWe could all use more light in our lives, and good design provides. Dusseldorf-based architects <a href="http://falkenberg.de.com/">Falkenberg Innenarchitektur</a> have transformed a compact 1950s home in Germany into a stunning <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/minimalist-cabin/">minimalist retreat</a>. Tucked into an idyllic forest surrounded by the River Nethe, the renovated Haus Rheder II features three main essentials: light, air, and tranquility, lending a subtle sophistication to the arboreal design.1
- Falkenberg Innenarchitektur Haus Rheder IIFrom the start, the architects wanted to preserve the original character of the 65-year-old structure, which was in fairly bad shape.2
- Falkenberg Innenarchitektur Haus Rheder IIThe designers were able to preserve the original floor slab and terrace space that cantilevers over the river.3
- Falkenberg Innenarchitektur Haus Rheder IITo take advantage of the location, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors were installed that open up to the timber deck, offering amazing views of the surrounding Rheder country park.4
- Falkenberg Innenarchitektur Haus Rheder IIThe large windows and wooden deck help bring nature into the manmade space.5
- Falkenberg Innenarchitektur Haus Rheder IIThe home's reflecting pool on the southeastern side of the home streams sunlight into the living space during the day, further creating a seamless connection between the interior and the exterior.6
- Falkenberg Innenarchitektur Haus Rheder IIAccording to the architects, leaving the interior space open was essential to the renovation process.7
- Falkenberg Innenarchitektur Haus Rheder IIThe interior space is 90 square meters of open space with scant furniture and virtually zero clutter.8