Glass Farmhouse Trompe L’oeil by MVRDV

Interior Architecture and Design

This glass Farmhouse is located in the town of Schijndel, Netherlands. The trompe l’oeil exterior is printed glass with the motive of a typical local farm; 1,6 times larger than life.

Architecture agency MVRDV in collaboration with Frank van der Salm, who photographed all the remaining traditional farms, and from these composed an image of the 'typical farm'.

After being approved by the city, construction took 12 years and was finish last December. With a total surface area of 18,000 sqft (1600m2) the building will contain shops, restaurants, offices and a wellness center.