Brengues Le Pavec Architectes

Domain of Biar Reception Room

Domain of Biar Reception Room
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DOMAIN OF BIAR RECEPTION ROOM

Brengues Le Pavec Architectes

CLIENTS
Domaine de Biar

COLLABORATORS
Richard carrelage, Made in Lavérune, Les Bories MC, Loïc Group, AB Structures, Adrianis peinture, AJ BATISOL, Qualis Consult, Electrosud, Fernandez frères, PL Rénov Plus, MCM, Atelier du métal, multizone, Duplan Serieys, Rage

MANUFACTURERS
Investwood, Prolicht, Sfel, Ay Illumate, Bolefloor, Flexalighting, MyO

PHOTOGRAPHS
RBrengues Photos

AREA
260 m²

YEAR
2017

LOCATION
Montpellier, France

CATEGORY
Hospitality Architecture, Refurbishment

Text description provided by architect.

The imposing grand ballroom of the 18th century Folie de Montpellier, emits a light and contemporary note. Following several years of restoration by the château's owner, the Domaine de Biar is identifiable by its historical and prestigious character.

Domain of Biar Reception Room
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Domain of Biar Reception Room
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The renovation of the new reception hall is a highlight, offering visitors a dialogue between past and present.

The use of materials and textures such as steel, glass, wood and concrete complement the nobility of the original materials.

Domain of Biar Reception Room
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Domain of Biar Reception Room
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The absence of a visual link between the new and the old spaces underlines the humility of the project.

The wide openings in the great hall, provide a strong connection to the estate's park and its English garden.

Domain of Biar Reception Room
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Domain of Biar Reception Room
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The brightness of the concrete flooring contrasts with the texture of the stone.

At the far end of the hall, an area clad in black, conceals the bar and the kitchen on the ground floor and the bathroom on the floor above. While in the hall, the monumental fireplace imposes its majesty.

Domain of Biar Reception Room
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Domain of Biar Reception Room
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The golden staircase is used to access the first floor where a glass footbridge leads to an area for the orchestra, offering a view of the entire space.

Lightness and humility are the watchwords of this project.


Domain of Biar Reception Room
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Domain of Biar Reception Room
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Domain of Biar Reception Room
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Domain of Biar Reception Room
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Domain of Biar Reception Room
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Domain of Biar Reception Room
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Domain of Biar Reception Room
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Domain of Biar Reception Room
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Domain of Biar Reception Room
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Domain of Biar Reception Room
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Domain of Biar Reception Room
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Domain of Biar Reception Room
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Domain of Biar Reception Room
Floor Plan
Domain of Biar Reception Room
Floor Plan

Brengues Le Pavec Architectes
T +33 4 6792799
Brengues Le Pavec Architectes
15 Pass. Lonjon, 34000 Montpellier, France