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Restoration of a Stone House in Saint-Germain-de-Calberte
Restoration of a Stone House in Saint-Germain-de-Calberte
Saint-Germain-de-Calberte, France
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Restoration of a Stone House in Saint-Germain-de-Calberte
Saint-Germain-de-Calberte, France
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2020
SIZE
1000 sqft - 3000 sqft
BUDGET
$100K - 500K
Located in the historic village of Saint-Germain-de-Calberte, in the heart of the Cévennes National Park, this project transforms the remains of a stone house damaged by fire into a contemporary family home while preserving its architectural identity.
The intervention was guided by a simple principle: restore the building without erasing its history. Existing stone walls were carefully conserved and repaired using traditional lime mortar, while the timber structure and slate roof were rebuilt using local construction techniques. Original openings were preserved whenever possible, and new elements were designed to integrate naturally with the historic fabric.
The interior was entirely reconfigured to create bright, comfortable living spaces adapted to contemporary lifestyles. Natural materials—including stone, chestnut timber and lime finishes—establish a dialogue between the restored structure and the new interventions, allowing the building's history to remain legible.
The project presented significant construction challenges. The property is located in the dense historic centre of the village, with no direct vehicle access. All materials were transported by hand over approximately 150 metres, while lifting operations required a crane positioned in the village square and a second mini-crane installed on the neighbouring property.
Completed with great care for craftsmanship and local building traditions, the project received the René Fontaine Award – Jury's Special Prize from Maisons Paysannes de France, recognising the quality of its architectural restoration and its contribution to the preservation of regional heritage.
The intervention was guided by a simple principle: restore the building without erasing its history. Existing stone walls were carefully conserved and repaired using traditional lime mortar, while the timber structure and slate roof were rebuilt using local construction techniques. Original openings were preserved whenever possible, and new elements were designed to integrate naturally with the historic fabric.
The interior was entirely reconfigured to create bright, comfortable living spaces adapted to contemporary lifestyles. Natural materials—including stone, chestnut timber and lime finishes—establish a dialogue between the restored structure and the new interventions, allowing the building's history to remain legible.
The project presented significant construction challenges. The property is located in the dense historic centre of the village, with no direct vehicle access. All materials were transported by hand over approximately 150 metres, while lifting operations required a crane positioned in the village square and a second mini-crane installed on the neighbouring property.
Completed with great care for craftsmanship and local building traditions, the project received the René Fontaine Award – Jury's Special Prize from Maisons Paysannes de France, recognising the quality of its architectural restoration and its contribution to the preservation of regional heritage.
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