Les Toueilles

 

Les Toueilles

Mijong Architecture Design

Les Toueilles

ARCHITECTS
Mijong Architecture Design

AREA
1000 Sqft - 3000 Sqft

BUDGET
Unknown

YEAR
2012

LOCATION
Ayer, Switzerland

TYPE
Residential › Private House

Les Toueilles

At a height of 1600 meters, in it's present location in the Anniviers Valley in the Swiss Alps, there stands an old "Mayen", composed of two volumes.

Abandoned for 30 years, the Mayen has endured consequent deterioration. 

The existing volumes have been respected. The existing wooden structure has been maintained and some deteriorated pieces changed.

Les Toueilles
Les Toueilles

The remodeled mayen is totally self-sustaining. Its needs are locally managed, water is obtained from a source within the forest.

The main heating source is wood, with solar panels providing hot water.

Les Toueilles
Les Toueilles

The project has linked the two volumes, allowing for a larger use of the surface area.

Technical appliances can be found on the ground floor. The main living space, kitchen, dining area and bathroom are on the main entrance floor, with the sleeping area situated on the first floor.

Les Toueilles
Les Toueilles

The windows have been changed and the peripheric walls, roofs and floors have been insulated.

The integration of technology allows comfort all year round. The stove provides a place to cook and meets the need for hot water.

Les Toueilles
Les Toueilles

The thermal solar panels help to pre-warm the water whilst the photovoltaïcs provide electricity.

Only a few openings have been added to the existing structure. 

Les Toueilles
Les Toueilles

The materials used within the mayen are wood, plaster and glass.


Les Toueilles
Les Toueilles


Les Toueilles
Les Toueilles
Les Toueilles
Les Toueilles


Les Toueilles
Les Toueilles