At the edge of the village of Castricum, between forests, dunes and the open Dutch polder landscape, up architecture designed a contemporary interpretation of the traditional farmstead that offers space for a small-scale community. The design emphasizes connection, both physical and symbolic, between the new residents, the historical identity of the Brakersweg and the surrounding natural landscape. The plan includes a mix of villas, semi-detached houses, row and social housing, ensuring a variety of housing types that meet diverse needs and encourage an inclusive community. Client: T&G Ontwikkeling Architect: up architecture Contractor: Tervoort Egmond Installations: Gebroeders Kok installaties Engineer construction: Constructiebureau Tentij B.V. Engineer landscape: HB Adviesbureau bv Engineer building physics: DIT bouwadvies Realtor: Hopman Makelaars Images by PixelPool