center parcs bungalow
coming together in nature
Concrete developed a new and innovative generation of prototype cottages, rethinking the classic Center Parcs bungalow.
A prototype has been constructed at Parc Bispinger Heide in Germany, available for rental by guests. Drawing inspiration from the original design by Dutch architects Van den Broek and Bakema, Concrete crafted a contemporary experience, centred around togetherness and nature. Concrete is bringing its expertise in modular construction to Center Parcs, devising a cottage that is sustainable, easy to build, and with a small impact on its environment.
At the core of the new design is the concept of finding oneself in nature. he idea was to create spaces where guests could disconnect from the hustle of daily life and reconnect with themselves. The new cottages achieve this by seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor spaces. A floor-to-ceiling glass facade offer uninterrupted views of the surrounding nature, making the outdoors feel like an extension of the living room.
a modular cottage for conscious living
The cottage is comprised by two prefabricated modules, containing all essentials – kitchen, multiple bedrooms and bathrooms. The modules are connected by the living room, which allows nature to pour in. The living room is not only the connecting space but also the heart of the cottage. It is bathed in natural lights thanks to the windows, which allow views to the front and to the back. Each side of the house offers a different perspective on the beautiful forest outside. In front of the living room, there is an outdoor private terrace, offering guests an intimate space to enjoy the outdoors. The cottage doesn’t offer just a view on nature but a real immersion.
Promoting a togetherness, our living room is designed around a central oversized dining table, perfect for your board game after dinner. The modular corner couch, inspired by the iconic 1970s Center Parcs style, has been reimagined into a versatile sofa. Guests can rearrange it to create personalized seating arrangements, accommodating all the needs of the modern family.
facts & figures
netto area 88 sqm
total constructed area 109 sqm
concrete
responsibility interior design
team rob wagemans, mark haenen, sofie ruytenberg, murk wymenga, amandine marot, aylin mutish, joan doyer
partners & collaborators
client center parcs, nl
executive architect anssp, de
structural engineer wp ingenieure, de
modular contractor machiels building solutions, be
bathroom supplier stengel gmbh, de
mep contractor steinbrink, lotte, de
shopfitter furniture robos, nl
curtains vos project, nl
landscape architect jean henkens, center parcs
photography ton hurks
press
“The architecture of the cottage pays homage to the modernist tradition of Van den Broek and Bakema, with a simple and unobtrusive design that keeps the outdoors as the focal point."
