An idyllic home in Oud-Zuid,
Renowned for its art museums and manor-lined leafy streets, Oud-Zuid (Old-South) maintains its status as one of the most sought-after residential suburbs of Amsterdam. It’s here a well-travelled couple decided to put down roots, engaging
A Museum of its Own
Having travelled to many parts of the world for their work, collecting precious souvenirs along the way, the owners wanted a home to proudly display them. As a result, the wall by the entrance is punctuated with small, organic-shaped niches, each fitted with its own light. The objects that occupy them, as such, are displayed as if they belonged to a museum. “This is the owners’ favourite area of the home – it really represents who they are and where they’ve been,” Framework Studio senior designer Francesca Finotti says. Another example is the angular-shaped wall niche in the bedroom, fixed with a horizontal plate to hold a small sculpture.
The Materials
“It’s important for us to keep craftsmanship alive to bring emotion and quality to projects; to bring a personal touch and explore the intrinsic value of materials,” Framework Studio creative director
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