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Mountain House II in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
6 November 2022
Design: studio razavi architecture
Location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Photos © Simone Bossi Photographer
Mountain House II, France
What was the project brief?
The Mountain House II was commissioned as a primary residence by a family of four moving to France from the UK. It is located in the lower Alps, a more rural landscape than ski oriented regions. The house needed to capture the surrounding landscape, provide generous spaces inside but appear contained from the outside.
What were the key challenges?
Our initial design (of a single pitched roof, reminiscent of 1950s regional constructions) was rejected despite several revisions & iterations, on the basis that all new construction had to have double pitched roofs to make them look more vernacular.
What were the solutions?
The building code however stated that under certain conditions of sustainable design, a flat roof would be allowed. This is an all wood frame construction, highly insulated, using a wood pellet boiler with integrated louvers for heat gain control.
How is the project unique?
This project helped define a new typology by introducing a flat roof design. Because snow precipitations have become less frequent and heavy, the flat roof has become a viable option from a structural point of view. It helps rejuvenate the mountain design typology which tends to limit itself to mimic the vernacular.
Mountain House II in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France – Building Information
Designed by studio razavi architecture – https://studiorazavi.com/
Key products used:
Windows & main door: Falegnameria – Wood frame
Exterior rendering: STO
Floor cladding: Bleu de Savoie stone
Interior tiles: 41zero42
Electrical hardware: Schneider
Fireplace: Dik Geurts
Kitchen appliances: Miele
Taps: Hansgrohe
WCs: Roca
Shower trays & sinks: Duravit
Door handles: FSB
Project size: 200 sqm
Completion date: 2022
Photography © Simone Bossi Photographer
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