The Beacon

Het Baken – which translates as “The Beacon” – cuts a striking figure among the residential development Vijfhoek, part of Deventer’s vinex area, in the Netherlands. The 22-apartment residential building deliberately breaks the monotony created by its fellow two- and three-storey houses. Its oblique lines and boulder-like figure were created by design firm KCAP Architects & Planners based on site lines and the effect of shadow. The ground floor acts as a transparent plinth, and houses the daycare. Above that, the unusual architecture creates a wide variety of apartment floor plans. And while the construction may look complicated, it allowed for the use of many prefabricated components. A beacon, indeed!

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Comment by Sami Haddad on September 1, 2011 at 8:49pm: Sorry, I missed to attached the image I mentioned it below Comment. I thought this image may help u to justify the faced's cladding.

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Comment by Sami Haddad on September 1, 2011 at 3:30pm: Thanks Springer. However the material used looks very nice. I'm attaching image has been taken at The Western Harbour,Malmo. Pls. Do you have any reference for the materials marked on the image. Appreciated,,,

Comment by Springer on September 1, 2011 at 10:05am: Sami, KCAP says it has a "skin of slate," however it's unclear whether they're referring to the material or the color. Sorry!

Comment by Sami Haddad on August 31, 2011 at 12:29pm: Very exciting residential building, I wonder Spring , what is the material used for the exterior cladding finishig

, any idea? Thanks

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