Completed in 1992 for the architect’s own use, Van Schijndel House, by the late Mart van Schijndel, occupies a quiet plot beside the Pieterskerk in Utrecht’s historic centre. Conceived as an exploration of light and spatial continuity, the residence rises around a double-height living space of approximately six metres, animated by two patio gardens and fully opening glazed corners that dissolve the boundary between interior and courtyard.

The 181-square-metre plan is organised around a sculptural staircase that forms the spatial core, connecting ground floor and mezzanine. Transparent and frosted glazing balance privacy with daylight, while a library with a fireplace, study and rear wing extend the living sequence. The kitchen sits at the front of the house with an adjoining utility room, and the ground floor incorporates a bathroom and wellness area that includes a sauna and steam bath.

Upstairs, two bedrooms connect directly to the bathroom, overlooking the main volume. Awarded the Rietveld Prize in 1995 and designated a municipal monument in 1999, the house is recognised as the youngest listed monument in the Netherlands. It’s listed for €1,900,000.