FABRE/deMARIEN architectes: house 69

'house 69' by FABRE/deMARIEN architectes in bordeaux, france
all images courtesy FABRE/deMARIEN architectes
photographer: stéphane chalmeau


'house 69' by french studio FABRE/deMARIEN architects is a two-storey private dwelling
in a residential suburb of bordeaux, france. conceived for a family of four, the compact design
makes most of its restricted site of 186 m2, utilizing a largely open floor plan that encourages
a natural flow to the domestic circulation.



exterior view from the back garden


measuring 8 m by 9.4 m, the box-like volume is unassuming from the exterior, distinguished by
large square-faced window that are placed asymmetrically on the facade. the back of the plot features
a small outdoor garden which the kitchen and living space can open up to by a system of sliding
glass doors. the house is also stepped back at the front of the property to generate a small outdoor area
which is fronted by a fence-like wall.



interior view of kitchen


free-standing walls on the ground floor are kept to a minimum, with only the centrally-placed
washroom and staircase being paired with a structural wall. the resulting effect is two clearly
defined space - the kitchen and living room - which remain well-connected through a porous layout.
the large windows on both sides of the design are placed in a mirrored fashion to project a continuous
space that goes beyond the boundaries of the interior. on the upper floor, four bedrooms and
a bathroom are efficiently accessed through a common corridor.



view of the garden from kitchen



living room opened up to the garden



communal space



(left) bedroom
(right) kids room



front facade



night view



during construction



site map



floor plan / level 0



floor plan / level +1



section



front elevation



back elevation