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Maison C
Maison C
Sévrier, France
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Maison C
Sévrier, France
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2014
SIZE
0 sqft - 1000 sqft
BUDGET
$0 - 10K
Builded in the early 80’s , this family home was no longer adapted to current owners needs. The openings on the outside, too small , did not allow enough natural light into the living areas, and their arrangement on the facades did not fit any aesthetic organization overall. With the departure of children and the wish to make the most of the ground floor, the wide refurbishment need had become obvious.
Coming from the courtyard side, the visitor will notice the transformation. A three-casement window has been drilled to illuminate the kitchen. By using the aesthetic that defined the facade of the building before renovation, the new siding fits discreetly into the overall composition .
South side, numerous openings in facade were pierced and a double height above the living was arranged for larger space. All openings have been modified to optimize the natural light intake and enjoy framed views of the lush garden. Windows’s alignment was wanted to provide a smoother reading of the facade, highlighted by construction material difference.
Inspired by traditional alps’s farms , a sculptural wood element that masks the inside view was installed front the dressingroom’s window. it take part in the balance of the overall composition and breathes new identity to the building.
On the ground floor, the large living room was mainly opened on the west which provides the least of natural light, given the natural mask formed by the nearby mountain. The large office at north was cold and unpleasant, not conducive to creativity. At the opposite, from the south side, the large outdoor terrace was only accessible by the diningroom’s smaller side ; the kitchen, the laundry room and the bathroom did not have direct access to the terrace. The sequence of these small parts formed a long corridor leading to the garage , which was unheated volume located east of the house.
Upstairs , the landing of the staircase busied unnecessarily the whole north space. Garden side , the kids rooms were empty since their departure. Despite their privileged orientation , these two rooms couldn’t make the most of natural light because of their windows’s position under the roof’s advance. Only the master bedroom was truly functional.
The new layout promotes the orientation of the living / dining room south , with its large opening on the terrace and garden. The kitchen and laundry are pushed back north , to enjoy a smooth and constant light. A small music room is created in place of the former office ; this space can , if necessary , be transformed into an extra bedroom . The bathroom has been completely reconstructed to include a large walk-in shower and a sauna which has its own window to the outside . Next door , the old garage has been divided to provide a toilet and a new bedroom with a private terrace to the south .
Upstairs , the redistribution of spaces is due to their uses and functionality . The master bedroom , which owners wish to retain , has been enhanced by a new dressing room . Therefor , the window , which is now shared with a small wetroom , allows to indirectly increase the overall brightness of the bedroom .
The hight under ceilings is increased to enable volumes to take new dimension . Thus , the size of the different rooms had to be adapted to the new hight to maximize the effect . A roof window has been added straight in line with the stairs to bring the zenithal light up to the ground floor .
Inside , the series of small south-facing rooms do not allow to take full advantage of the garden and the orientation ; the living room , adjoining the dining room , wasn’t open to the south terrace . This general lack of brightness was partially offset by the restoration of the staircase and the fireplace mantle by using white paint . However , some materials that could not simply be taken over by the owners , such as tile brown soil flamed , had conferred a dull and dated atmosphere to the space .
All rooms have been reoriented so that each space enjoys natural light in keeping with its function and orientation .
The bearing wall created to support the staircase and separate the kitchen from the living is pierced with large openings to promote the diffusion of natural light . Painted in brightly Color , it reflects sunlight and floods the entire space .
Down at night , each room is identified by an atmosphere of its own . The new facade’s composition depicts the various volumes by their special lighting .
All craftsmen who participated in this project worked on the implementation of quality materials with good care and expertise . All were from Sevrier's area and its surroundings .
The materials used have been carefully checked . Each element is involved in energy efficiency to ensure a general higher performance . An underfloor heating is powered by a geothermal heat pump : three wells were dug up to 80M depth . The insulation of the roof was completely resumed with glass wool and a sub-roof screen was installed . The existing exterior windows have been replaced by high-performance ones . The insulation of the house has been reinforced by the inside except for the garage that was isolated from the outside and covered with douglas fir cladding . The stairs , worktops and bathroom’s furnitures were made from beech to ensure high resistance . On the groundfloor , the clear tiles ensures the diffusion of light throughout the interior space .
Coming from the courtyard side, the visitor will notice the transformation. A three-casement window has been drilled to illuminate the kitchen. By using the aesthetic that defined the facade of the building before renovation, the new siding fits discreetly into the overall composition .
South side, numerous openings in facade were pierced and a double height above the living was arranged for larger space. All openings have been modified to optimize the natural light intake and enjoy framed views of the lush garden. Windows’s alignment was wanted to provide a smoother reading of the facade, highlighted by construction material difference.
Inspired by traditional alps’s farms , a sculptural wood element that masks the inside view was installed front the dressingroom’s window. it take part in the balance of the overall composition and breathes new identity to the building.
On the ground floor, the large living room was mainly opened on the west which provides the least of natural light, given the natural mask formed by the nearby mountain. The large office at north was cold and unpleasant, not conducive to creativity. At the opposite, from the south side, the large outdoor terrace was only accessible by the diningroom’s smaller side ; the kitchen, the laundry room and the bathroom did not have direct access to the terrace. The sequence of these small parts formed a long corridor leading to the garage , which was unheated volume located east of the house.
Upstairs , the landing of the staircase busied unnecessarily the whole north space. Garden side , the kids rooms were empty since their departure. Despite their privileged orientation , these two rooms couldn’t make the most of natural light because of their windows’s position under the roof’s advance. Only the master bedroom was truly functional.
The new layout promotes the orientation of the living / dining room south , with its large opening on the terrace and garden. The kitchen and laundry are pushed back north , to enjoy a smooth and constant light. A small music room is created in place of the former office ; this space can , if necessary , be transformed into an extra bedroom . The bathroom has been completely reconstructed to include a large walk-in shower and a sauna which has its own window to the outside . Next door , the old garage has been divided to provide a toilet and a new bedroom with a private terrace to the south .
Upstairs , the redistribution of spaces is due to their uses and functionality . The master bedroom , which owners wish to retain , has been enhanced by a new dressing room . Therefor , the window , which is now shared with a small wetroom , allows to indirectly increase the overall brightness of the bedroom .
The hight under ceilings is increased to enable volumes to take new dimension . Thus , the size of the different rooms had to be adapted to the new hight to maximize the effect . A roof window has been added straight in line with the stairs to bring the zenithal light up to the ground floor .
Inside , the series of small south-facing rooms do not allow to take full advantage of the garden and the orientation ; the living room , adjoining the dining room , wasn’t open to the south terrace . This general lack of brightness was partially offset by the restoration of the staircase and the fireplace mantle by using white paint . However , some materials that could not simply be taken over by the owners , such as tile brown soil flamed , had conferred a dull and dated atmosphere to the space .
All rooms have been reoriented so that each space enjoys natural light in keeping with its function and orientation .
The bearing wall created to support the staircase and separate the kitchen from the living is pierced with large openings to promote the diffusion of natural light . Painted in brightly Color , it reflects sunlight and floods the entire space .
Down at night , each room is identified by an atmosphere of its own . The new facade’s composition depicts the various volumes by their special lighting .
All craftsmen who participated in this project worked on the implementation of quality materials with good care and expertise . All were from Sevrier's area and its surroundings .
The materials used have been carefully checked . Each element is involved in energy efficiency to ensure a general higher performance . An underfloor heating is powered by a geothermal heat pump : three wells were dug up to 80M depth . The insulation of the roof was completely resumed with glass wool and a sub-roof screen was installed . The existing exterior windows have been replaced by high-performance ones . The insulation of the house has been reinforced by the inside except for the garage that was isolated from the outside and covered with douglas fir cladding . The stairs , worktops and bathroom’s furnitures were made from beech to ensure high resistance . On the groundfloor , the clear tiles ensures the diffusion of light throughout the interior space .
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