Modern villa in green surroundings
In this modern villa, light-coloured façade stones play an essential role in the overall design. The architecture is defined by clean horizontal lines, generous roof overhangs, large glass surfaces and calm façade planes. Combined with the warm appearance of LAPIDE Bricks Sabra SA16, this creates a powerful yet beautifully balanced composition. The yellow-beige limestone has a subtle Mediterranean character, while the combination with white render, dark window frames and wooden accents gives the villa a distinctly contemporary feel. The façade stones add texture, depth and nuance to the design, without disturbing the quiet elegance of the architecture.
Architect
Construction
Bouwbedrijf van de Pol & van der Steen
Selection
LAPIDE Bricks Sabra SA16
Façade stones as a connecting element
The strength of this project lies in the consistent use of one material throughout the design. The façade stones are not only applied to the villa itself, but also return in the garden walls and vertical architectural accents around the home. This creates a natural connection between the building, the entrance and the surrounding outdoor space.
LAPIDE Bricks Sabra SA16
LAPIDE Bricks Sabra SA16 is a limestone selection characterised by soft yellow and beige tones. Its free lengths and slender heights create a refined linear pattern with a natural, tactile appearance. The façade stones respond beautifully to daylight, shade and the greenery surrounding the villa. In this project, the light tones of Sabra SA16 enhance the open and serene character of the home. At the same time, the natural texture of the limestone brings life and depth to the façade. This makes Sabra SA16 particularly suited to contemporary villa architecture, where clean design and natural materials are meant to strengthen one another.
A refined material composition
The façade stones are combined with white render, timber cladding, dark frames and generous glass surfaces. Each material contributes to the overall atmosphere without overpowering the design. The white render brings calm and clarity, the wood adds warmth, and the limestone introduces relief, structure and character. The garden also plays an important role in the final image. The surrounding greenery complements the soft tones of Sabra SA16, allowing the villa to feel naturally embedded in its setting. Within this composition, the façade stones form the connecting element between architecture and landscape.
Timeless character
This project shows how façade stones can give a modern home a distinctive architectural identity. LAPIDE Bricks Sabra SA16 creates a façade that feels light, warm and naturally refined. By using the same material in both the villa and the garden walls, the design gains a strong sense of unity. The result is a contemporary villa where clean lines and natural materials come together in quiet balance. A timeless home in which the façade stones are not simply used as cladding, but as a defining part of the architecture.
