échoppe
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Project • By elua® • Private Houses
Sport d’hiver
Designing the vertical roof extension of a Bordeaux échoppe as a new layer. Like a mountain, the stone of the house dreams of scale, geology, and mineral strata.
The program calls for an additional large bedroom, followed by a walk-in closet and a bathroom.
The studio proposes an extension over half of the roof, cut to the right of the front door in order to contain the program within the private, night-time area of the house. The extension becomes the mineral continuation of the échoppe, a stone outgrowth, like a new tectonic movement of the geological plates that compose it. This new layer defines a fresh elevation, evoking the childlike silhouette of a small mountain while also referencing, through its metal roof profile,... More
News • News • 15 Sep 2024
Bordeaux's Amédée Saint-Germain District by LAN presents a new vision for urban living
Undertaken by LAN (Local Architecture Network), the Amédée Saint-Germain District in Bordeaux blends historical context with forward-thinking architecture. Located in a former military barracks area, the project encapsulates the ongoing dialogue between past and future, between tradition and innovation, resulting in a neighbourhood where diverse architectural styles and modern lifestyles coexist harmoniously.
© Charly Broyez © Maxime Delvaux
Context and Vision:
LAN's approach to the new district's buildings accommodates the rich history of Bordeaux while addressing the city's growing need for functional, sustainable urban spaces. The original military installations in the area left behind large open... More