EVE

2001, Project Eve.

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The challenge: transforming an old ruined barn into a home 

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The structural work and more precisely the partial demolition and reconstruction, as well as the putting of the building out of water and out of air were programmed by a DPLG architect.

Framework partially destroyed by rain, dirt floor, main gable in very poor condition, no water inflow and outflow, which is why major building sanitation work was also carried out.

Starting from a blank page for the interior, I was able to give free rein to my imagination.

After the partial cutting of the floor of the 1st floor, in order to release the volume in height, it seemed obvious to me to preserve this magnificent height under ceiling by carrying out a cathedral insulation of 10 meters high.

A joist was added to create a master bedroom open to the void, dominating the main living room.

Part of the old frame was able to be preserved and left visible, which led us to give it a weathered and gray appearance.

The staircase, walkway and railing, from my inspiration, were totally made to measure by ironworkers.

In order to keep a loft spirit, a varnish was applied directly to the raw screed of the floors, in order to protect the perfect rendering of the concrete.

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Two years of work will have been necessary for the complete renovation of this loft of 240 m2.

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