gaudin house, les grillesses | Savioz Fabrizzi Architecte

Anzère / Switzerland / 2014

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this barn of 1878, secluded 1760 meters above sea level, was used for housing during the pasture season. the animals were sheltered in the ground level.


despite several negligible modifications over the years, this building kept its original character, distinctive and typical. the added annexes were dismantled to reveal its initial shape, slightly raised in order to gain height under the roof. the building is currently used as a holiday home ; due to its privileged position on the skiing area, it is well appreciated in winter.


the conversion project tries to emphasize the comfort of the barn while keeping its rudimentary character. the building stays simply set in the fields, without particular exterior layout. the main outer intervention is the opening of a large glass banner facing the valley, offering sunshine, light and the exceptional panorama on the alps.


the inner surfacing, soft and warm, made with larch siding panels, contrasts with the rough stone facades, made to resist to the tough alpine climate. a wood stove guarantees the heating of the main room.


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cette construction de 1878, isolée à une altitude de 1760m, servait d’habitation estivale durant la période de pâture en altitude. elle abritait les animaux dans son soubassement.


malgré quelques modifications au cours de son histoire, ce bâtiment a gardé sa substance d’origine, caractéristique des mayens. les annexes ajoutées ont été démontées pour révéler le gabarit initial, légèrement surélevé. actuellement, il est utilisé comme logement de vacances, sa position privilégiée sur le domaine skiable en fait un refuge particulièrement apprécié en hiver.


le projet de transformation du mayen vise à améliorer le confort pour les occupants tout en conservant son caractère d’habitation sommaire. le bâtiment comme à son origine est simplement posé dans les prés, sans aménagements extérieurs particuliers. la principale intervention visible de l’extérieur consiste à la création d’un bandeau vitré sur la façade avale, cette ouverture permet de profiter du panorama exceptionnel sur les alpes et apporte lumière et ensoleillement à l’espace principal.


les revêtements intérieurs, doux et chaleureux, réalisés en lames de mélèze, contrastent avec les façades en pierres brutes qui doivent résister au climat rude d’altitude. l’installation d’un poêle à bois dans la pièce principale assure le chauffage.

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    this barn of 1878, secluded 1760 meters above sea level, was used for housing during the pasture season. the animals were sheltered in the ground level. despite several negligible modifications over the years, this building kept its original character, distinctive and typical. the added annexes were dismantled to reveal its initial shape, slightly raised in order to gain height under the roof. the building is currently used as a holiday home ; due to its privileged position on the skiing area,...

    Project details
    • Year 2014
    • Work finished in 2014
    • Status Completed works
    • Type Building Recovery and Renewal / Chalets, Mountains houses
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