The house nestles against the slope. Partially buried to the north, it opens to the south over the valley of the Veinazès through a wide glass-panelled façade.

© Christophe Camus

Architects: Atelier du Rouget Simon Teyssou & associés

Location: 15120 Lacapelle-del-Fraisse, France

Area: 130.0 sqm

Project Year: 2011

Photographs: Christophe Camus

Collaborators: Chadebec (ingénierie)

Project Manager: Mathieu Bennet

Entreprises: PUECH, Terrassement - menuiseries intérieures bois / MEYNIEL, Gros-oeuvre / BOUYSSE, Charpente - menuiseries extérieures bois / CROUZET SANCHEZ, Couverture - étanchéité / VEINAZES DECO, Cloisons doublages - peinture / LEYBROS, Isolation / SEMETE, Plomberie / LONGUECAMP, Electricité / CUMINGE, Carrelage
Software / Programs: autocad LT / 3DS max

© Christophe Camus

From the architect. The house nestles against the slope. Partially buried to the north, it opens to the south over the valley of the Veinazès through a wide glass-panelled façade.

© Christophe Camus

Reinterpreting several elements of the vernacular architecture from the area of the Châtaigneraie in the département of the Cantal, the design of the house aims to fit it into the environment, as it favours responsibility and sustainability. Thus the c...