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"we are dedicated to a healthier, more considered way of living"

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"Pare down to the essence, but don't remove the poetry." - Leonard Koren        

THOUGHTFUL

Our formula is simple: we design with intention, creating spaces that serve as a tailor-made canvas for your daily life. Each design is shaped by your routines and practical needs, incorporating generous, built-in storage to reduce visual clutter, durable surfaces that are easy to maintain, and carefully selected objects that bring beauty without excess.

For those who want to go a step further, we also offer an optional interior architecture package, helping you choose furnishings, materials and layouts that seamlessly support the rhythm of your everyday life — not just aesthetically, but functionally.

We believe a home should remain relevant as life evolves. That’s why we explore the inclusion of adaptable spaces, shaped around your unique lifestyle.
Perhaps a home office that offers quiet retreat but can easily reconnect with the rest of the house once the workday is done. Or a flexible guest area to welcome extra company. Or maybe a wet/drying room, ready to handle the region’s shifting weather and the needs of a growing family — human or otherwise — who loves the outdoors.

NATURAL

We are committed to a healthier, more conscious approach to living — one that considers both the well-being of the individual and the environment. From the way we select materials — prioritising responsible sourcing and mindful manufacturing — to minimising wasteful construction practices and resisting the culture of disposability in interior architecture and styling.

As architects, we have a powerful role in shaping the sustainability of our surroundings. The choices we make — which materials and products to use, how spaces are built and inhabited — directly influence how people interact with their environment.

By thoughtfully integrating sustainable principles into every layer of our work — from building structure to interior finishes and furnishings — we help bridge the gap between awareness and action. In doing so, we make meaningful progress toward a more holistic way of building, living, and being.

TIMELESS

Minimalism is often mistaken for cold perfection — all smooth surfaces and polished edges. But our intention is to restore its connection to the earthy, imperfect and organic — where simplicity embraces warmth and character.

Our design philosophy is rooted in the moment where geometry meets nature: where sharp, deliberate lines encounter soft, irregular forms. It’s in that physical joint — where precision yields to texture — that we find true beauty. The result is a space that is structured and purposeful, yet filled with natural materiality, quiet richness, and depth.

We don’t simply propose a design direction — we suggest a way of life. One that values the humble details in our surroundings, that finds beauty in the unconventional and overlooked. Our palettes are calming, our materials honest, and our architectural detailing deliberately restrained yet crafted with care.

At the heart of our approach is a simple belief:


Simplicity is not the absence of richness, but the foundation of a more meaningful beauty.

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ATELIER UMBRA  |  ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN  |  thoughtful. natural. timeless

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Hoenderdijk 7B | 3253 AK Ouddorp | 0614576915 |  info@atelierumbra.co

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