Here’s the exterior of the house, which is freely oriented thanks to its location in the middle of nature. The south-facing facade features large bay windows and solar panels to make it self-sufficient.
The north facade includes the entrance door and several secondary openings.
Close-up of the yellow door set back from the facade and framed in wood. The stoop contrasts with the window and the house’s white clapboard siding. The almost modernist aesthetic of this facade is striking.
Entrance is through the middle of the building, divided into two equal areas: the bedroom and the living room. The latter is completely open, with direct access to the terrace and garden. The attic is integrated into the room to create a large volume in which air and light circulate.
As in the other rooms, the walls of the kitchen are left white; it’s the light that brings the surfaces to life.
If you look up, you’ll see the mezzanine, which serves as a spare bedroom and storage space. Access is via a simple sliding wooden ladder.
The living room revolves around the black wood-burning stove. A horizontal bay opens onto the surrounding countryside at eye level. It’s just like a painting.
The corridor leads to the bedrooms. On the floor, terrazzo with beige cement and black inlays subtly complements the uncluttered decor of the walls.
Despite the prefabrication of the house, the architects were able to meet the owners’ needs by adding a real office overlooking the garden.
The bathroom is functional and very pleasant thanks to its large walk-in shower.
As in the living room, the bedroom benefits from maximum volume thanks to the use of the attic space, and storage concealed behind a sliding door.
Attic Bedhead Bookshelf Kitchen island Mezzanine Mirror Open kitchen Plants Skylight Stove Terrace Terrazzo Tiles Wood
Photos : Shayne Hill
Text : Joséphine Levchin
Architect : Small Change
