Corniche

Programme: Myriam and Paul wanted to settle in a green and quiet setting on the outskirts of the capital. Their children are growing up, and they need more autonomy, while still maintaining a place in the family cocoon... The idea is to create a 'nest' where intimacy is preserved, where each can live independently and in harmony with the other... A reflection on the family, its connections, its sharing and its need for intimacy...

About: A residential area, a continuous slope, dense vegetation... Originally, the half-hectare plot was an integral part of the neighboring property. The former tennis court is embedded in the continuous slope of the land. Surrounded by tall trees, this former sports field is a clearing in a wooded area. This is the place chosen by Myriam and Paul to set up camp... The simple massing consists of a flat-roofed volume superimposed on a plinth, creating a series of terraces to follow the course of the sun and occupy the site according to the time of day. The pedestal blends into the topography of the site, leaving nothing visible from the public space and creating the heart of the project at its center. It is clad in a beige stone with a tapered bond, affirming its anchorage to the terrain. The 'day' volume is concealed by glazed frames and semi-reflective matt glazing, blending in with the surrounding vegetation. Only the horizontal fascia of the roof appears to be present, standing out like a levitating horizontal line... Translated with DeepL.com (free version)