Julius Taminiau Architects' timber-clad Rhythm House is informed by music Rhythm House in Amsterdam is clad in rough-sawn timber and designed to be a modern adaptation of the area's previous agricultural houses. Built in the neighbourhood of Sloten on the outskirts of Amsterdam, Julius Taminiau Architects named the home Rhythm House to reflect how music impacted the design. We use music often as an inspiration in our designs, but this time it was really the leitmotif for the house," Julius Taminiau founder of Julius Taminiau Architects told Dezeen. Top: the arrangement of large windows was informed by music. Above: it has a cut-out terrace in the roof