The land is located in a small hilly town in ArdËche, France. The main intention is to merge the house in the titled landscape. The long structure inserts into the topography.

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Architects: rouby hemmerlé architectes

Location: 07430 Saint-Clair, France

Area: 191.0 sqm

Project Year: 2013

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From the architect. The land is located in a small hilly town in ArdËche, France. The main intention is to merge the house in the titled landscape. The long structure inserts into the topography.

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In the living spaces the views of the orchards and the Hills are unobstructed. The basement level is organized in order to limit excavation.
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At the ground floor there is the main living space, where there are the kitchen, the living room and  the bedroom. 

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The cantilevered space has two bedrooms and another bathroom and overhangs the Terrace.

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The structure is made of wood frame with a concrete base. The lights entries are facing the South in order to enjoy passive inputs. 

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