Our approach
Create a strong link between the interior of the house and its magnificent grounds.
Redefine and extend the living spaces as much as possible, despite the constraints associated with building rights.
Highlight the character of the existing architecture.
Infuse the personality of the clients into this house steeped in history.

From concept to implementation

• Creation of a veranda and annexe, designed as transitional spaces between the house and garden.
• Redesign of the interior perspectives in dialogue with the openings in the façade, to create a play of views, light, and depth.
• Creation of additional living spaces while respecting the imposed dimensions. This includes converting attic space, carefully optimizing the height under the roof, creating basements under the existing house, and adding extensions.
• Preservation of the character of the existing building (reworking of the fine design of the walnut joinery) to create a sense of coherence throughout.
• Renovation and insulation of the roofs, paying particular attention to the eave design to preserve its original lightness and elegance.
• Restoration or identical replacement of damaged cladding to preserve the building’s authenticity.
• Inside, the design of the new joinery, choice of materials, and colour palette blend in with the existing features while reflecting the owners’ personalities.

L’article Mansion – Geneva est apparu en premier sur Valentine Bärg Architectures.

Our approach
Enlarge the ground floor by extending out to the sides, without altering the existing house.
Play with the asymmetry of the existing roof.
Keeping the upper part intact and reserving it for guests.

From concept to implementation

• As the existing house was raised, the idea was to open it up directly onto the garden and the lake.
• To respect the asymmetry of the roof, an interplay of horizontal lines was created: two different roofs sliding over each other. This play of sliding and floating is reminiscent of the horizontal line of the lake.
• The joinery on the outside adds complexity: it casts shadows on the façade.
• Maximum openness to the exterior with the creation of corner views.

L’article House by the lake – Céligny, Geneva est apparu en premier sur Valentine Bärg Architectures.

Our approach
To make the most of the environment and the sunshine.
Define well-defined zones: to the northeast, the driveway leading to the garage and the rear of the house; to the southwest, the living area opening onto the wooded garden and swimming pool.

From concept to implementation

• The house is a timber-frame construction. To comply with regulations, the building’s facade is rendered. For ornamentation, some details are present in the painted fir vertical cladding.
• Exterior features continue the interior design; the house’s extension includes the swimming pool.
• On the first floor, a large open space overlooking the garden brings together the kitchen, dining room, living room and study. The positioning of the structure’s posts punctuates the spaces.
• The gable roof, mandatory in the commune, is built on a purlin-and-rafter principle.

L’article Family home – Genolier, Vaud est apparu en premier sur Valentine Bärg Architectures.

Our approach
Limit the impact on the land, not to be invasive. Dialog with nature and take advantage of the slope of the land to find space underground. Be part of the heritage. Don’t be invasive. Build with an ecological approach.

From concept to implementation

• Design of an underground structure in raw concrete on which a timber-frame construction stands.
• Optimizing and playing with the proportions of the pavilion structure of the nearby listed residence.
• Creation of flat green roofs to blend into the landscape.

L’article Maison de Pointe à la Bise – Vésenaz, Geneva est apparu en premier sur Valentine Bärg Architectures.

Our approach
To emphasise the innovative nature of the architecture, which is built using modular pavilions. Highlight the references to Japanese culture. Capture the essence of the site while telling a new story.

From concept to implementation

• Conservation of the original structure of the wooden pavilions.
• Strengthening the relationship between the interior and exterior materials of the gardens through the use of granite blocks. Treating the patios as rooms.
• An aesthetic and functional approach: these mineral elements, designed as fountains, bring freshness to the rooms while preserving their privacy.
• Refinement of the roofs and eaves. The whole structure has been reworked in slate to emphasise the finesse of the eaves.
• Creation of made-to-measure furniture (bench, bar, storage), fittings, and decoration designed to extend the graphic lines of the original architecture.
• Creation of a bar whose lines and materials reflect the spirit of the place.

L’article Les Pavillons – Vésenaz, Geneva est apparu en premier sur Valentine Bärg Architectures.

Our approach
To blend in with the heritage while giving it the appeal of a contemporary house. Our aim is to be non-invasive and to build with an ecological approach.

From concept to completion

• The choice of a timber construction to combine respect for history with the needs of the present day. The larch wood in the new building has a patina over time and turns grey naturally, blending into the surrounding mineral landscape.
• This village house is oriented towards light and nature.
• A discreet installation. The size, openings and relationship to the garden were determined through an analysis of the surrounding houses, in collaboration with monument and site experts.
• A concern for the environment: building a timber-frame house means faster assembly, with a smaller carbon footprint. For heating, we chose a geothermal heat pump.

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L’article Family home – Hermance, Geneva est apparu en premier sur Valentine Bärg Architectures.

Our approach
To design a house for a family influenced by the Scandinavian way of life, sensitive to art, design and the beauty of nature. We kept the swimming pool and garage from the old building.

From concept to implementation

• The volume is deliberately simple and uncluttered. The focus is on the windows. Large openings punctuate the villa to let in light and interact with the surrounding landscape.
• The choice was made to use raw materials and natural pigments.
• Each room is given the same emphasis: living room, bedrooms, study and hallway all form a whole. There is no hierarchy.
• Upstairs, the circulation stretches between the views of the lake and the trees. Each bedroom has large windows with low sills at bed height.
• A roof terrace lets you enjoy the view of nature and the lake in complete tranquillity.

L’article Wooden house – Vésenaz, Geneva est apparu en premier sur Valentine Bärg Architectures.

Our approach
Create an extension with a view of the landscape. The extension takes advantage of the sloping terrain to blend into the landscape and enjoy views of the garden and lake.

From concept to completion

• Creation of large corner windows to connect the living room with the outside.
• Installation of a wooden floor that gives the impression of extending onto the outdoor terrace.
• New kitchen and dining areas.
• Integration of garages on garden level.
• Creation of a roof terrace.

L’article Villa extension – Hermance, Geneva est apparu en premier sur Valentine Bärg Architectures.