This house has a distinctive shape designed by Forma Architectes. It is linked to the profile of the site, which is wide, sloping and bordered by existing buildings, including a narrow shed. "We wanted to take this village structure and not just build a wide house, so we worked with different volumes," explains Jean-Claude Welter, the project architect. "That's how the two main volumes came about: on the left, with the gable roof; on the right, with the flat roof and the central volume."
The house is built in concrete, with the roof and facades partially covered in zinc cladding. The canopies are partly covered with wooden battens. The architects opted for a single-storey layout towards the back of the house, which connects with the rear garden, and consequently gave height to the entrance on the street side, which is via a staircase, thus distinguishing the entrance for the family and that for a professional practice at street level.
In addition, the awnings create a striking frontal view, a unique dynamic, with a form of exclusivity. On the right-hand side, the awning designates and protects the main entrance to the house. On the left, it encompasses the two living levels, while creating protection above the garage door. At the rear, it opens onto the garden. The heart of the house is more enclosed. Between the two extensions is a terrace. Inside, the layout is very open.
Inside, the volumes are airy and open. Photo: Steve Troes
At a glance
Client: private
Architect: Forma Architectes
Engineers: Best Ingénieurs-Conseils
Surface area: 295m2
Delivery date: 2022
Location: Lellig
This article was written for supplement in the print edition of , published on 20 November. .
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