Located in the vicinity of Nice, near the small village of Sclos de Contes, the house is built below an old pathway, on a slope made of several terraces planted with trees and facing west.

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Architects: Cyril Chênebeau

Location: Sclos de Contes, 06390 Contes, France

Builder: Montaner, Difral, Cappatti

Area: 60.0 sqm

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Aldo Amoretti A+A · Photographer Profile, Cyril Chênebeau

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From the architect. Located in the vicinity of Nice, near the small village of Sclos de Contes, the house is built below an old pathway, on a slope made of several terraces planted with trees and facing west.
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The existing house is a former small cottage with only one room on the garden level that was built against a stone wall and heightened with one storey.

First Floor Plan

The extension digs out the terrace and surrounds the old house with two white concrete blocks which stand out from the natural ground.

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The interior volume of the block contains a double height living-room and offers tensioning, creating a subtle balance with the old renovated building.

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The second smaller volume serves as a light shaft which is meant to bring light into...