La maison Orford

A double-sloped roof, wood siding and metal cladding take up the codes of vernacular vocabulary through a simple volume. The dominant verticality is emphasized by the rhythm of the facade, and counterbalanced by a series of horizontal gestures (projection of canopies in particular).

The three storeys follow one another in analogy with the tripartite composition of the woodlands - the first rooted in the ground, the second open on all sides and the third nestled in the canopy. A sculptural staircase links them in a gesture reminiscent of a folded sheet of paper. The diagonal it draws through the space, unique within the project, is the image of the fluid movement that runs through it.

The slope of the site is used to create a promenade winding gently through the trees. This promenade serves the main building and its garden pavilion, before rising to form a peripheral terrace.

With minimal impact on its host site, the project adopts a rational environmental approach. The landscaping is enriched by the presence of mature trees, and the topography put to good use in the sequencing of spaces. The compactness of the building also maximizes energy savings despite its large surface area.