WILLEM BARENTSZSTRAAT
Inspired by the sophisticated and timeless elegance of Utrecht
CATEGORY : RESIDENTIAL
Overview
Interior renovation concept for a 60 m² apartment located within a 19th-century residential building in the province of Utrecht. The project explores design proposals for the transformation of the apartment into a refined and contemporary living space while respecting the historical character of the property.
Location
Zeeheldenbuurt, Hengeveldstraat
Utrecht, The Netherlands
Services
Interior design | material selection | Concept design | renovation proposal | 3D visualisation
The challenge
Updating an apartment within a historic three-storey building that had long been rented to university students and maintained only at a basic level, requiring a thoughtful renovation to restore its residential quality and character.
Design solution
• Interior concept that balances historical context with contemporary living
• Spatial reorganisation to improve functionality and comfort
• Cohesive material palette to elevate the character of the apartment
• Visual renderings to illustrate the potential transformation of the space
Materials
• Exposed bricks
• PVC flooring
• Blackout curtains
Result
A renovation concept that reimagines the apartment as a modern and comfortable home while respecting the architectural character of the historic building.





