IMPERFECTION And here too, Oppenheim Architecture’s portfolio is a prime example. The “House on a Dune” is located in the Bahamas, right on the beach. But even if you are already standing on the cool floor of the beach house, you still feel the sand under your bare feet. Designed as a holiday residence, it is nestled in the stunning surroundings of Harbor Island. “Molds washed clean by computer programs are not our thing,” says Chad Oppenheim. “We design it naturally. In the case of the House on a Dune, we focused on the essentials, used materials found on site and made absolute freedom, in terms of enjoying the landscape, our motto.” A kitchen, four bedrooms – that alone makes it clear: this house is a meeting place. An encounter of people with nature. A place of harmonious coexistence.
A palm-frond roof made of native cedar wood, colors that come from the surrounding nature, and simple openness to the present – this villa lives. “When guests enter this house, they do not say that it looks good. They say that it feels good,” said Chad Oppenheim. “And that’s the biggest compliment.” The seamless transition between outdoor and indoor experiences makes House in a Dune a unique experience, like all projects that Oppenheim Architecture creates. The inspiring factor is that the culturally diverse locations are mutually beneficial. Experiences in building a Swiss chalet become the basis for unusual elements in a city residence in New York. And to incorporate the culture of Miami in a building in St. Moritz provides for a surprise, or for just a little flaw, that is usually not quite suitable, just for the "imperfection".
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