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Timber frame and low energy single-family house located in Florennes.Following the sun’s path and the steep slope of the field, the project proposes a different concept of the traditional habitat.Next to the carport, the entrance to the house gives access to a cloakroom, a cellar and a storage for the bikes. In contact with the road, this floor is a semi-buried. crahayjamaigne On the first floor, the living spaces are fully open to the south. The second floor is used by the night areas. crahayjamaigne Furthermore, a slightly sloping walkway gives a direct access to the back of the garden.Overflowing on the first floor, the upstairs protects it from overheating and creates a covered outdoor area.The front yard allows up to... More

This time, we sneak in a home in El Cabañal, on the top floor of a building from the late seventies which is surrounded by pitched roofs and courtyards. Almost like an intruder, it is erected oblivious to the traditional construction methods of the district. There we find metal beams and pillars supporting slabs made of concrete joists and ceramic vaults. A classic from that era. Germán Cabo Germán Cabo In this little corner of the city, a young couple wish to bring light and joy into this changing space. With this purpose in mind, we embark on a project with an almost square layout. The windows are mainly oriented towards the south and the west, but also facing east and the sea. This will allow us to enjoy a... More

The Murta valley is a small paradise located in the municipal district of Alzira to the south of Valencia. A privileged setting for a small summer home not only for the lush plant life, but also the stunning views from some areas of the valley and the fresh air. The project is designed as a contained home, a cube, to optimize space as much as possible that thus use as few m2 of the plot as possible, lending more prominence to the natural surroundings. German Cabo A respect for the environment was key to the house to be built, based on the principles of Mediterranean architecture. Adobe will be used for the walls painted in white, providing great thermal inertia to resist the summer heat and winter cold. The ceramic material will also... More

Marked with Scandinavian minimalism in its functionality and aesthetics, the White House bears the first white front of Carouge’s old town in Geneva. FdMP architectes transformed this townhouse into a triplex, also renovating its shop on the street front and annexe at the back. Given the plot’s narrowness, it was fundamental to optimise the dwelling’s usable floor areas. By gathering all amenities at the centre of the house, the architects increased the habitat’s relation to the outdoor, with enhanced views on the street and courtyard. They also used the space in the attic to create a double-height and offer generous proportions and increased natural light. We access the dwelling from the courtyard through a narrow... More

The compact and opaque typology of the buildings of the original house did not take advantage of the landscaping quality offered by the immediate proximity of a public park. To meet the need for expansion, the agency recommended that the house be renovated by occupying the night area, giving it more intimate spaces, and designing a contrasting extension, by means of a very open volume for the day spaces.          The installation of a narrow extension has been designed to occupy all the exterior. This layout generates a clearer reading and identifies spaces, such as the new entrance to the north, or the pool to the south.With reference to the Farnsworth House by Mies Van Der Rohe, the t... More

Construction d'une maison contemporaine à Enghien Les Bains More