Every estate, monastery, mansion or coach house has its own story. Designer and founder of DMD Amsterdam Dick Mulders knows how to bring this story back to these buildings like no other. At the same time, the designer brings the twenty-first century into the building, bringing the modern and monumental together in a unique way in his designs. Text: Fleur de Jong
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International influences
In 2017, designer Dick Mulders founded DMD Amsterdam on. The interior designs that DMD Amsterdam creates can best be described in words lef en distinctive. Dick has seen a lot of the world, living in London, Shanghai and Sydney. He is now back in Amsterdam. The international influences can be seen in the interiors of DMD Amsterdam. Timeless, authentic materials with special textures are used. This way, something surprising and unique is created every time. According to Dick, the client's wishes are always central: "We provide the ideas and together we walk the road to the end result."
Sustainable renewal of estates
The disused Dutch Estate Groot Bijstervelt in Oirschot has been restored and put back into use in collaboration with DMD Amsterdam. The monastery, chapel and new coach house have been restored to their former glory and converted into apartment complexes, a hotel and a brasserie. The chapel on the estate has even been transformed into a modern conference center. The result: an interplay of modern and monumental elements in a natural environment and thus a sustainable renewal of the buildings. The new destination and the new design make the estate ready for the future.
In May De Wulperhorst estate opened in Zeist. The estate was previously occupied by NATO commander and well-known pianist Wibi Soerjadi. 25 residential studios have now been built in the old country house and the new coach house has 19 luxury hotel rooms. The location is surrounded by the forests and fields of the Utrecht Landscape.
Every estate, monastery, mansion or coach house has its own story. Dick knows better than anyone else how to bring that story back to buildings that have sometimes been left untouched for years. This starts with restoring original elements, such as ceiling ornaments. But DMD Amsterdam also brings the twenty-first century into the building. This means that the furnishings are a combination of modern and classic. The heavier classic fabrics come to life with a modern lighting plan and special wall finishes. The furnishings must suit the building, the environment and the users. De Wulperhorst Estate and Groot Bijstervelt Estate