dark wooden slats coat house in saint-malo by maab architectes, sitting on stone plinth
the double-pitched roof nods to local vernacular architecture.
Studio mAAb Architectes builds New House in Saint-Malo
Studio mAAb Architectes constructs New House in Saint-Malo, France, cladding the exterior in dark wooden slats. Due to structural constraints, the original house was demolished, with only the existing masonry wall facing the street retained. This wall served as a reference for the design of the new facades. The new building adopts a simple volume, drawing from the form of traditional houses with a double-pitched roof.
gabled roof completes the timber-framed envelope
The structural system includes a concrete floor slab and a timber-framed envelope, insulated using bio-sourced materials. The design team at Studio mAAb Architectes opts for slate for the roof’s finishes. Interior finishes are composed of durable, restrained materials. A double-height space in the living area enhances daylight penetration, while a large skylight on the upper level provides views of the nearby sea.
project info:
name: New House In Saint-Malo
architect: Studio mAAb Architectes | @studiomaab
location: Saint-Malo, France
photographer: Francois Baudry | @francoisbaudry_
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