Saint-Andéol House Renovation and Extension

The project is located in the eastern foothills of the Vercors plateau, in the Trièves nature reserve, a few kilometres from the centre of Gresse-en-Vercors.

The immediate surroundings are made up of isolated detached dwellings. 

More than just a passageway, this space creates a real living space for fine weather and a belvedere offering uninterrupted views of Mont Aiguille in the distance, as well as the jagged rocks formed by the 'Dolomites du Trièves' just above.

Thanks to the simplicity of its shape and its distance from the existing house, the project is in keeping with an approach that respects the visual environment.

This approach led us to limit earthworks and earth movements to the strict minimum, in order to favour a direct and tangible relationship with the natural ground.

Situated at an altitude of 1100 metres, the project blends harmoniously with the grandiose landscape that surrounds it. 

Inside, the openings have been carefully positioned to frame views of the Grand Veymont, Mont Aiguille and the more distant Belledonne massif, creating natural tableaux that change with the seasons.

The construction principle is based on the creation of a concrete base made on site, ensuring continuity between the terrace and the extension.

This reinterpretation of the chalet style uses a living material that will evolve with the seasons. 

The roof is entirely planted, both for aesthetic reasons, to integrate the project into the landscape, and for environmental reasons, contributing to rainwater management and thermal regulation.