'betwin' - terrace townhouses by atelier ramdam architects
all images courtesy atelier ramdam architects


'betwin' are terrace townhouses by french firm atelier ramdam architects.


the plan consists of two interrelated areas:
the living-space where all the primary functions of the two houses are concentrated;
the bedrooms, the kitchens, the bathrooms and the living rooms. these areas are
isolated and heated by a water accumulation system situated at the heart of the building
which constitutes the axis around which the two houses evolve.







the area 'between' envelops the two houses both in the north and in the south and acts
as a protection between the exterior and interior. it gives a sense of intimacy and protection
whilst assuring the bioclimatic regulation of the living spaces.







in the north: the exterior envelope takes the form of a light, self-supporting façade that
acts as a shield against the street. translucent and with window openings, it shields
the habitat from view and plays with the relation between the inside and outside. in the winter
time it limits thermal loss, in summertime it prolongs the interior towards the street
and the garden.







in the south: the living quarters open generously onto loggias and winter gardens that present
an extension to the house winter and summer alike. they are responsible for the thermal
regulation of the habitat and contribute to its natural ventilation.








garden




model
photo by michèle constantini



model




model
photo by michèle constantini



model
photo by michèle constantini



model
photo by michèle constantini



model
photo by michèle constantini



model
photo by michèle constantini



floor plan



floor plan



floor plan





circulation concentrated around the central hub gives each area the possibility to adapt to future needs.





the wet rooms of the two houses are concentrated around the central hub. the facades are
consequently free to adapt to the diverse configurations of the allotment.





a light, self supporting facade screens off the street. in winter time it limits heat loss,
in the summer it extends the interior towards the street and the garden.





the living space regroups all the primary functions of the two houses; the bedrooms, the kitchens,
the bathrooms and the living rooms. this area is isolated and heated by a water accumulation system
situated at the heart of the building which consitutes the axis around which the two houses evolve.
they are insulated by a wooden facade with triple glazing to make them airtight.


section view



section view



project info:
location: paris, france
program: two passive houses (220 m²) & library (35 m²)
client:  architectures à vivre & ecologik
statut: concept proposal 2009 – prize winner
price: - € ht
environmental engineer: eva thiebaud




germain bouchon, franck dibon & olivier misischi of ramdam


ramdam is a young practice based in paris (france), founded by germain bouchon, franck dibon
and olivier misischi in 2009. avoiding any preconceived ideas, aesthetic or otherwise, they
attempt to reveal the poetic dimension of the place, weaving a fabric from the implications
suggested by how it is to be used and its underlying significance in the collective consciousness.
in this way ramdam supports the idea of a world culture in urbanism and is subsequently enriched
by a multitude of potential identities.