studio mäc

The project takes place in the heart of the “parc naturel régional de la Brenne”, in one of the less populated areas of France, a wild and humid land, sculpted by a former fish farm (lakes) and known for its fauna & flora diversity. Cultivated fields and a horse breeding farm surround the site. The farmer, our client, wanted to live in the middle of it, far from the road, in the heart of a moorland parcel, a typical region habitat. The idea is to be part of the farming system and complete it with minimal impact. Its design as a pagoda allows it to maximize the views and the feeling of no borders. Thanks to the plan layout, every room enjoys a double orientation that you can access directly from outside or from the distributive entrance. This simplicity limits the interior wall the the minimum, and the main sleeping room, on the 1st floor, has no doors or walls, allowing views 360° like a lighthouse. The design was developed using local materials and had a minimal environmental impact. The foundations are punctual with no use of concrete. The project, fully built in wood, was conceived hand in hand with a local carpenter. The center space acts as a structural core, where the beams span to the facade. The exterior walls are insulated with wool hemp. All the used water is treated thanks to Photo-purification.