Marc Gerritsen, a well-known Dutch photographer who published "Taiwan Mod – A Journey Through Taiwan Design" in 2009, must be familiar to friends who are interested in photography, architecture and interior design. Marc Gerritsen, who is accustomed to everything being orderly, moved to Taiwan about eight years ago. Taiwans environment brought him great visual challenges. It was a charming but chaotic urban jungle. Marc Gerritsen loved Taipei, but it felt so busy and oppressive. He felt that he needed some release and breathing space, and The Naked House was born.
The Naked House, the new home Marc Gerritsen designed for himself, is located on Koh Samui Island in Thailand. The feeling of spaciousness and connection with nature is in great contrast with the busyness of Taipei. The Naked House has become the most perfect exclusive resort for Marc Gerritsen. .
Concrete, wood, steel and glass, The Naked House is built using the most basic materials, with no other superfluous decorations. Marc Gerritsen believes: "Space is the biggest protagonist, not the material."
The reason why it is called The Naked House, presumably because of the high degree of openness of the entire building, almost like an outdoor pavilion. Almost all walls can be completely opened by dragging, connecting to the outdoor space, and completely feeling the temperature of nature. and breath.
One of the interconnecting stairs between floors is set up outdoors, and you can walk on the mountain trail between the upper and lower floors.
The suspended daybed exudes a relaxing feel.
Interior glass sliding door partitions extend outside the house, allowing all walls to be fully open.
Marc Gerritsen, who stood tall but was not afraid, opened his arms to embrace the comfort that surrounded him.
The room located on the highest floor of the building has a large glass floor-to-ceiling window with a beautiful view.
Wander leisurely by the swimming pool and enjoy the beautiful scenery in the distance. The sunset is so beautiful that you don't want to close your eyes.
The feeling of lighting up at night is equally comfortable and elegant.
The kitchen, which is not greasy at all, is fresh and elegant. Looking at the nature around you, you must be in a very good mood when cooking!
The Naked House has many guest rooms, connected by an open corridor. Each room has the same decoration and style, simple and elegant, and is distinguished by chairs of different colors.
The pure white sheets and bathtub add to the overall sense of relaxation and comfort. The pure feeling is as if lying on it and sleeping on it will relieve your worries.Forget about it.
All the materials in the building are very basic and simple. Except for the colorful chairs, they are also the most original appearance and color of the permanent materials themselves, but they will not make people feel boring at all.
The beautiful round and white bathtub, take a comfortable hot bath!
Swaying gently while looking at the beautiful scenery, it feels like a good place to relax.
For those of us who have lived in busy cities for a long time, we may not be used to living in such a space, but in any case, such a beautiful and quiet home facing the sea and mountains behind is really enviable, although we cannot have something like this. space, but occasionally be kind to yourself, give yourself some time and breathing space, and take a vacation to relax.