Residence RII is a minimal home located near Knokke, Belgium, designed by Charlotte Vercruysse. Here, the solid stone’s materiality grounds the space while its organic form softens the boundaries between utility and art, much like the broader design philosophy evident throughout this meticulously considered holiday home. The duplex apartment unfolds as a carefully choreographed dialogue between sea and land, openness and intimacy.

Its spatial arrangement brilliantly orchestrates this conversation, positioning the generous open-plan living area toward breathtaking maritime vistas while orienting the dining space and kitchen to embrace the tranquility of a nature reserve. This dual aspect creates a unique transitional experience that honors Belgium’s distinctive coastal character—a space that breathes with the rhythm of its environment.

What elevates this residence beyond mere scenic luxury is its material intelligence. The textured paint technique applied throughout introduces subtle tactility and depth to expansive volumes, creating surfaces that respond differently to the shifting coastal light throughout the day. This treatment exemplifies the attention to temporal experience characteristic of thoughtful residential design—recognizing that a home exists not as a static image but as a dynamic, lived experience.

The furnishings serve as a carefully curated collection of design landmarks spanning mid-century to contemporary periods. The YAB Dining Table by Yabu Pushelberg anchors the dining area with quiet authority, while the vibrant lemon leather of the Bertoia bar chairs injects a strategic counterpoint to the kitchen’s restrained palette. The Pierre Augustin Rose sofa, with its inviting curves and sumptuous Pierre Frey fabric, creates a center of gravity around which the Costela armchair by Martin Eisler and Chapo low tables establish a harmonious conversation.