Big Boss’ house exterior

Poperinge, Belgium

At home, Marina, Kosmos, Captain's Chair

Big Boss’ house exterior
Tools for togetherness

Dirk Wynants, founder and designer of Extremis, not only enjoys designing outdoor furniture, but he took it upon himself to rebuild this old farmhouse into a contemporary designer home.

The original elements of the 1850 farmhouse have been kept, but new elements have been included. The big, floating glass cube adds a sunlit room. It's the perfect example of how new, modernist elements meet tradition. The floating cube is a reference to the mysterious black monolith from Dirk’s favorite movie 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Private House Poperinge
Private House Poperinge
Private House Poperinge

Unity and simplicity

The table feels just like wood but is a lot less sensitive to temperature changes and humidity.

Marina picnic tables enrich the terraces, accurately aligned with the floating window. As the farmhouse had few windows originally, the terraces are the place to be for some sunlight and a good chat.

Private House Poperinge
Private House Poperinge

Jingba, the house dog, is Marina’s biggest fan.

Private House Poperinge

Floating above the fields

Inside the glass cube, the center of the house, Kosmos enjoys panoramic views of the Belgian fields. The round shape fits the floating cube faultlessly, creating a tiny universe filled with peace and sunlight.

Private House Poperinge
Private House Poperinge
Pictures by Hilde Verbeke & Frederik Vercruysse