Opening onto the garden
Timber-Framed House Extension
The original house featured a fragmented façade and an internal layout that no longer suited the lifestyle of its occupants. Narrow window openings and the lack of a direct relationship with the garden created a clear separation between the interior and the outdoor spaces.
To address this, the existing façade was opened over a span of seven metres, bringing abundant natural light into the main living areas. The timber extension created a more fluid and open layout, improving the overall functionality of the house.
A strong visual and physical connection with the garden was established through large glazed openings and a timber deck. Western Red Cedar cladding, applied to both the extension and the visible portions of the existing house, gives the entire façade a renewed sense of unity and architectural coherence.
Technical Specifications
- Timber-frame extension with timber floor structure, elevated on stilts.
- Solid hardwood floor joists with stained finish.
- Pre-weathered zinc roofing.
- Western Red Cedar cladding.
- Pressure-treated pine decking and external stairs.
- Gas-fired heating via radiators connected to the existing boiler.
- Glued solid timber flooring.
Spécifications techniques
- Timber-frame
- Solid hardwood floor joists with stained finish
Équipe
Architecte : Jean Julien-Laferrière
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What types of architectural projects does Architecture & Bois undertake?
Nous intervenons dans tous types de projets, sans considération d’échelle dès lors que la conception architecturale est au coeur de notre travail.
Chaque projet est unique et trouve sa réponse dans une architecture sur mesure, en parfaite adéquation avec le programme, le site et les attentes du maître d’ouvrage. En revanche, nous n’intervenons pas sur des projets de rénovation sans extension ni transformation architecturale significative.
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We design projects throughout France and internationally. Our practice is most active in the Greater Paris region and the Rhône-Alpes region, where we have offices. Construction supervision is entrusted to trusted local project managers, either from our network of partners or based in the region where the project is located.
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