DO House by Simon De Burbure

Architecture Simon De Burbure
Photography cafeine
Location Kortrijk, Belgium
Year 2025

  • anchored in context

    With a vantage point high above the valley, DO House opens in every direction, yet never feels exposed. Simon De Burbure embeds the architecture between pond and tree line, creating a measured presence that feels rooted rather than imposed. The result is a structure defined by balance between openness and enclosure, lightness and mass.

The pond, once modest, has been extended to mirror the lines of the home. A submerged pool at basement level aligns with its waterline, drawing out horizontal sightlines and dissolving the boundary between built and natural. Water, here, becomes an architectural tool.

  • sculptural circulation

    A sculptural central staircase anchors the interior, connecting all levels in one fluid gesture.

material restraint

A deliberate palette defines the structure: brown-grey brick tones that echo nearby conifers and rough acid-washed concrete that catches the light. Nothing calls attention to itself, everything supports the composition. De Burbure uses contrast and cohesion in equal measure.

living with perspective

Inside, clarity reigns. An open plan maximises outlook, but also allows moments of pause: a window seat here, a sheltered sitting room there. Spaces are drawn with precision, never over-defined. The architecture adapts to the inhabitant, not the other way around.

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