Construction of a single-family home for elderly individuals

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As part of this project, the Owners already had a house and an agricultural shed on the property. Given the size of the plot, the clients wanted to add an additional residence for their retirement years. The main objective was to create a fully autonomous living space on the ground floor, providing optimal accessibility for potential mobility constraints in the future.

The layout of the new home was carefully planned, considering the size constraints imposed by neighboring buildings, while paying particular attention to solar orientation. The project consists of two distinct volumes:

-The first volume, dedicated to the "night zone," extends perpendicular to the street. It comprises two levels and houses three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and utility rooms. This volume is topped with a single-sloped roof and is mostly opaque.

-The second volume, reserved for the "day zone," is designed on a single level and covered with a flat roof. It houses the living spaces and is characterized by a largely glazed rear facade, allowing maximum natural light.

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The entire project, with a footprint of approximately 100 square meters, harmoniously integrates into the surrounding environment. This harmony is achieved through streamlined volumetrics and the use of understated and elegant materials, such as red clay bricks for the facing masonry, gray fiber cement panels, black aluminum exterior joinery, and a gray slate roofing. This project aims to be a discreet and functional addition to the existing landscape, providing a comfortable living space for the years to come.