The duo will receive 20,000 euros for this. The Dijkhuis in Strijensas, designed by la-di-da design & architecture, impressed the jury greatly and at the same time provoked a probing debate. The brief was to realise a house with a maximum construction cost of 200,000 euros. According to the jury, the architects have realised a project that is exemplary through the application of innovative concepts, sets a new standard and exemplifies innovation in architecture. They show commitment by changing architecture with research into sustainable development. 'The Dike House is a new affordable typology for outdoor living and shines with the potential it exudes. The pamphleteering power of the realised design is strong and that should be honoured precisely now, given the major transitions that are needed,' said jury chair Meta Knol.

The Dijkhuis

With this house, la-di-da has taken a step in the quest to design an affordable wooden house. The wooden floor is raised from ground level and even the foundation piles are wooden. Concrete was used only for the stringers and piers. Since it was not possible to build on the dike during the storm season, the entire design for the dike house had to be completed in four weeks. The result is a house with, around a core, four equivalent rooms with decking.