High-End Residence by IHC Architects Brings Dutch Design to Caribbean Luxury
Architecture Design of High-end Residence
Description About The Project
Set on a Curaçao mountainside, this luxury villa by IHC Architects features custom Dutch-designed bathrooms, panoramic views, and seamless integration with nature.
The Project “High-end Residence” Information:
- Project Name: High-end Residence
- Location: Newport, Curaçao
- Project Year: 2020
- Designed by: IHC Architects
- Interior Design: RON Stappenbelt
A Caribbean Retreat Infused with Dutch Design Precision
Perched on the rugged slopes of a rocky mountain in Curaçao, this high-end villa by IHC Architects redefines tropical luxury with precision-crafted interiors and a deep reverence for place. Designed as a private haven, the residence boasts sweeping panoramic views, custom finishes, and a refined simplicity that exemplifies the synergy between Dutch design craftsmanship and Caribbean natural beauty.
“The goal was to create a serene, immersive experience where even everyday routines feel connected to the landscape,” says the lead architect at IHC Architects. “In the bathrooms, in particular, we wanted users to feel as though they’re starting their day in dialogue with the mountain.”
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Bathrooms That Blur Boundaries
At the request of the owners, IHC Architects focused on designing the villa’s guest and master bathrooms, bringing in tailor-made elements from the Netherlands. Each space was conceived not merely for function but as an architectural moment of tranquility and reflection.
In the master bathroom, a double washbasin on a sleek steel frame stands directly in front of a floor-to-ceiling panorama window. Beneath the basin, the mountain’s rocky terrain continues into the bathroom itself, making the natural landscape part of the interior.
“You don’t just see the mountain—you feel like you’re in it,” the architect explains. “We framed the washbasin to sit just above the rocks so the view becomes a living backdrop, grounding the design in place.”
The mirrors are suspended from the ceiling, unobstructing the sightlines and adding a floating, elegant touch. This detail reinforces the openness of the space while ensuring the emphasis remains on the dramatic Curaçao terrain.
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Custom Dutch Craftsmanship Meets Caribbean Spirit
All of the bathroom furnishings were custom-made in the Netherlands, reflecting the owners’ appreciation for Dutch design’s minimalism and functionality. From the steel-framed vanities to the mirror mounting systems, every component was engineered for clarity, precision, and endurance in the island’s humid climate.
“We believe true luxury lies in details,” the architect notes. “Dutch design allows us to be exacting and restrained, yet the result feels incredibly warm—especially when contrasted against the rugged Caribbean backdrop.”
This blend of European fabrication with local integration offers the best of both worlds: contemporary durability and authentic, place-sensitive elegance.
A Lifestyle Rooted in Landscape
The villa’s setting is not just a view—it’s the architectural driver. The home is embedded into the natural slope, allowing for tiered volumes that respect the terrain and maximize the vantage. Interior spaces, particularly the master suite, are arranged to flow seamlessly toward panoramic outlooks, and material choices reflect the surrounding tones—raw stone, muted ceramics, and sleek metal frames.
“We wanted every room to have a relationship with the mountain,” the architect explains. “Even in the most intimate spaces, like a bathroom, there should be a feeling of openness, of looking out and breathing in the island.”
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Minimalism, Clarity, and Comfort
The overall approach to the villa embraces tropical minimalism—clean forms, cross-ventilated layouts, and a strong indoor-outdoor relationship. It is a retreat that emphasizes calm and clarity, without unnecessary ornamentation.
“The house doesn’t shout,” the architect summarizes. “It whispers in perfect alignment with nature.”
With views that stretch across Curaçao’s wild terrain and finishes that speak to craftsmanship and intention, this project stands as a powerful example of contextual luxury.
Photo credit: | Source: RON Stappenbelt
For more information about this project; please contact the Architecture firm :
– Add: Zwolle, Netherlands
– Tel: +31 6 40882048
– Email: info@ronhuiseninterieur.nl
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