Leman Pie
Project Description
The site is one of three adjoining plots and has a total area of 1,199 m².
Access is provided via a private driveway, slightly elevated above the Route de Bourg. A mature belt of trees screens the property, preserving privacy while creating a discreet approach to the house.
The north-west facing frontage follows a simple linear composition, opening onto panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and, in the distance, Lake Geneva. This layout also frees up a generous south-facing landscaped garden accommodating the swimming pool.
The architectural composition is based on two simple, carefully proportioned volumes. Generous roof overhangs reduce the visual impact of the pitched clay-tile roofs required by local planning regulations, giving the house a contemporary and elegant architectural expression.
The connecting volume between the two main wings, measuring less than 10 m², is intentionally understated and is designed with a flat roof to reinforce the clarity of the composition.
The natural slope of the site has been carefully incorporated into the design in full compliance with local planning regulations. A spacious four-car garage is located on the lower level, slightly below the access road, providing level access from the rear of the property. Two additional floor levels follow the natural topography, allowing the house to sit harmoniously within the landscape.
Areas
- Living area: 170 m²
- Ancillary area: 100 m²
Technical Specifications
- Natural timber cladding with an oiled finish.
- Lower-level rendered façades finished in a soft grey stone colour.
- Flat clay roof tiles (HP10 type) in an aged finish.
- Zinc gutters and rainwater downpipes.
- Anthracite grey (RAL 7016) aluminium windows, doors and garage doors.
- Outdoor terraces in natural timber decking.
- Air-source heat pump for space heating.
- Domestic hot water supplied by a thermodynamic hot water cylinder.
Spécifications techniques
- Timber framed house built over a basement in masonry
Équipe
Architect : 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.
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