Double Dwelling H.FLT
The foundations of the project were laid in 2019 in a health and financial crisis context. They rethink the model of a single-family dwelling with 4 facades on an empty plot of land, moving it towards a "shared" version.
A "two-family" dwelling that pools all the construction costs, surfaces, materials and technical equipment in a highly compact project.
The project develops a volumetric typology directly inspired by the Bauhaus movement.
The architectural style is radically rational and functional both spatially and constructively. A rectangular volume containing all the living areas, articulated by a double-helix staircase within a rotunda volume.
A compact yet spatial "Chambord" staircase allows the floors to be crossed, giving the two families the opportunity to enjoy the multiple orientations in complete privacy.
No corridors, open spaces served by other spaces. Every square metre of the two aboveground levels is used and activated by a living function. On the ground floor, the system of curtains and island furniture organises the plan in a flexible way, confirming the desired efficiency. Because of geological constraints, a basement level is required and accommodate all the technical equipment and storage, freeing up the upper living spaces.
Composed of terracotta, wood and copper, the project's construction system is in keeping with the principles of vernacular architecture, a building designed to respond to its climate and culture using local materials and traditions.
A reinterpretation of the traditional cavity wall, where terracotta is the only material used in the composition of the wall, guaranteeing durability and even ageing. It is also used structurally for floors and internal walls, continuing the single-material approach while providing additional inertia and insulation. Finally, the terracotta waste products from the site are directly crushed and reused on site to make the recycled terrazzo flooring.
The additional use of bio-source materials such as wood fibre and the installation of high-performance low-tech systems make the building energy self-sufficient and part of a long-term vision. For interior and exterior finiches, wood and copper interact playfully in the expression of the home. The sensitivity of the soft metal and natural wood will implement the notion of time in the house.
