Under the Radar

On the edge of ‘De Hoge Veluwe’, on a former military site, stands the retreat ‘Under the Radar’. Thoughtfully integrated into the natural landscape, the retreat artistically reveals the hidden military history of its surroundings. With its matte black, faceted appearance, the retreat bears a striking resemblance to the F-117 Nighthawk, the iconic stealth jet developed in the 1980s, designed to evade radar detection. The black, angular structure appears as a mysterious figure, and with its folded-down shutters, it looks as if it has just landed on the forest floor.

Services

Finished
2021
Individueel project
Zuid-Holland
Nederland

Location: Arnhem, NL
Year: 2023
Client: Private
Contractor: Bouwbedrijf van Rhenen
Structural Engineer: R2 Constructie Advies B.V.
Photography: Jeroen Musch
In collaboration with Sander van Schaik

Professional Jury Winner of the Heuvelink Prize 2024, the biennial Arnhem architecture award for the best new building.