With a very modest budget and a narrow, elongated site in the tiny village of Gaüses, the clients asked for a small house that could be used as a painting studio as well as an occasional weekend home for their children.
Design concept and solution:To make the project economically viable, the architects needed to work with local materials and craftspeople, and come up with a design that would be compatible with traditional construction techniques in the region, such as the use of load bearing walls, single-direction forgings, aluminium windows of reasonable dimensions, and conventional finishes. On this basis, the 1,000-square-foot house is divided into two well-differentiated sectors: the heart of the house—an open-plan space with living, dining, and kitchen areas; and a more intimate space with two bedrooms and a small bathroom.
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