On the ground floor we literally opened up the house to the outside, to the lush garden. By adding a square window, seen from the kitchen, dining room and front door, that gives an almost painting-like view on the natural surroundings, we brought the outside in. It functions as a counterbalance for the clean, straight shapes inside. We used a lot of artisan materials, especially in the reviving of the floors. The tiles are heavy in their materialization but light in color and finishing, a balance that matches with the old house. A lot of energy and attention went into the restoration of iconic elements such as the stairs, the wooden floors and the carpentry.