OUTDOOR SPACES

Create spaces that extend the architecture and strengthen the connection with the surrounding landscape.

Terraces, pool surrounds and outdoor features are designed as a natural extension of the architectural project and its surrounding environment.

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Testimonials

Architecture & Bois offers a wide variety of architectural styles, thoughtfully adapted to suit the character of each region.

Both an artist and a highly experienced professional, Jean Julien-Laferrière was always available throughout our project. We greatly appreciated his dedication and support.

The result is a unique home, perfectly integrated into its natural surroundings, functional, and perfectly suited to our way of life. We couldn't be happier!

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Based in Lyon and Paris,
the firm operates throughout France and across Europe.

From the French Riviera to the Alpine peaks, discover the impact of our sustainable structures.

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Everything you need to know about outdoor landscaping

Do you work with landscape architects on outdoor design projects?

Yes. We regularly collaborate with Horus Paysage, led by landscape architect Stanislas Jung, to integrate landscape design from the earliest stages of the project. This approach allows us to design the house, access routes, terraces, planting, swimming pool, and outdoor living spaces as a single, cohesive architectural vision that blends seamlessly with its surroundings.

Can you coordinate with a swimming pool contractor?

Yes. We can work alongside the swimming pool contractor of your choice to ensure the pool is perfectly integrated into the architectural design. In the Paris region and the Auvergne–Rhône-Alpes region, we can also recommend trusted professionals with whom we regularly collaborate.

Do you design bespoke timber pergolas?

Yes, when they form part of a genuine architectural concept. We design custom timber pergolas as part of planning applications or prior approval procedures, provided they enhance both the house and its surrounding environment.

Do you design covered terraces?

Yes. We design covered terraces when they are conceived as a natural extension of the existing architecture and integrate harmoniously into the overall project.

Do you design timber garden pavilions and gazebos?

Yes. We design timber gazebos, garden pavilions, and other lightweight timber structures whenever they serve a clear architectural purpose and integrate coherently with the site and its existing landscape.

What other bespoke timber outdoor structures do you design?

We design a wide range of custom timber outdoor features, including integrated tables and built-in furniture, terraces, carports for cars, motorcycles, or motorhomes, as well as equestrian facilities such as shelters, stables, and riding centres. As with all our buildings, every project is treated as a true architectural design, carefully tailored to its purpose and surroundings.

Can outdoor landscaping be planned from the beginning of a house project?

Yes, and we strongly recommend it. Considering the outdoor spaces from the earliest stages of the design process allows access routes, terraces, planting, swimming pools, and outdoor living areas to be planned in harmony with the site’s orientation, topography, and surrounding environment. The landscaping itself can then be completed in phases, with or without the involvement of a landscape architect.

Do timber outdoor features increase the value of a property?

Yes. When thoughtfully designed as a natural extension of the home, timber outdoor features create additional living spaces that can be perceived as an extra room. They improve everyday comfort, enhance the property’s value, and reinforce its architectural identity.