Loïc Et Olivia House

Loïc Et Olivia House
© Nicolas Da Silva Lucas

Loïc et Olivia House

Atelier H Architecture

CARPENTER
Pascal Servaty Menuiserie Contemporaine

STRUCTURE ENGINEERS
Be Mosan

MANUFACTURERS
Reynaers Aluminium, Wienerberger, Bernardin Ets, Ligne Roset

PHOTOGRAPHS
Nicolas Da Silva Lucas

AREA
125 m²

YEAR
2023

LOCATION
Esneux, Belgium

CATEGORY
Houses

Text description provided by architect.

The riverside house was heavily affected by the July 2021 floods in Belgium. Our clients wanted to bounce back by taking advantage of the opportunity presented by the conversion to give their homes a new lease of life.

Loïc Et Olivia House
© Nicolas Da Silva Lucas
Loïc Et Olivia House
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The ground floor consisted of three rooms separated by an entrance hall that included the staircase to the upper floors.

It was, until then, mainly a passageway, unconnected to the surrounding landscape.The kitchen, in the secondary volume, was completely isolated from the other rooms.

Loïc Et Olivia House
© Nicolas Da Silva Lucas
Loïc Et Olivia House
© Nicolas Da Silva Lucas

The architectural approach is based on creating a new spatial dimension, assigning clear functions to the different rooms and linking the ground floor with the outside world.

The use of cast-in-place concrete, a rough, neutral and imperfect material, was chosen to integrate well with the existing building, creating a contrast with the use of glazed bricks, shiny and smooth, which reflect the light.

Loïc Et Olivia House
© Nicolas Da Silva Lucas
Loïc Et Olivia House
© Nicolas Da Silva Lucas

A concrete canopy, a massive linear element, cantilevers over the generous, uncluttered glazed ensemble, highlighting the new dimension of the spaces, which benefit from the width of the plot.

The use of rain chains evokes an intimate connection with the rain, channelling water with grace and elegance in tune with the seasons.

The exterior fittings have been designed to interact closely with the new interior spaces.

Loïc Et Olivia House
© Nicolas Da Silva Lucas
Loïc Et Olivia House
© Nicolas Da Silva Lucas
Loïc Et Olivia House
© Nicolas Da Silva Lucas

Inside, a boudoir has been meticulously converted from the former lounge.

This unique room has an air-conditioned wine cellar where residents can enjoy their favourite wines.

The ambience of this room contrasts sharply with the rest of the house, as dark colours have been chosen for the paintwork, drawing attention to the wooden floor and the wine cellar itself.

Loïc Et Olivia House
© Nicolas Da Silva Lucas
Loïc Et Olivia House
© Nicolas Da Silva Lucas
Loïc Et Olivia House
© Nicolas Da Silva Lucas

The choice of brass and walnut for the kitchen units balances the raw look of the structural concrete columns and granito floor, creating a playful, warm and friendly atmosphere that's a pleasure to live in.


Loïc Et Olivia House
© Nicolas Da Silva Lucas
Loïc Et Olivia House
© Nicolas Da Silva Lucas
Loïc Et Olivia House
© Nicolas Da Silva Lucas
Loïc Et Olivia House
© Nicolas Da Silva Lucas
Loïc Et Olivia House
© Nicolas Da Silva Lucas
Loïc Et Olivia House
© Nicolas Da Silva Lucas
Loïc Et Olivia House
© Nicolas Da Silva Lucas
Loïc Et Olivia House
© Nicolas Da Silva Lucas


Loïc Et Olivia House
Plan - Ground floor
Loïc Et Olivia House
Elevation and Section
Loïc Et Olivia House
Elevation and Section
Loïc Et Olivia House
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