Amou Project. Duplex renovation in Saint Foy lès Lyon
03/01/2014.
By Dank Architectes. [Lyon] France
metalocus, SARA REBOLLO, INÉS LALUETA
metalocus, SARA REBOLLO, INÉS LALUETA
After the holidays today we presented a project by French study Dank Architectes, the duplex remodelation with garden in a residential district near Lyon to convert a loft apartment. To contrast the minimalist style that characterizes the architecture, have asked the photographer Frenchie Cristogatin some unusual photos. What do you think? Are they realistic photographs that show better the architecture or are distracting?
Afterparty. Amou Project. Photography © Frenchie Cristogatin. Courtesy of Dank Architectes
Afterparty. Amou Project. Photography © Frenchie Cristogatin. Courtesy of Dank Architectes
Afterparty. Amou Project. Photography © Frenchie Cristogatin. Courtesy of Dank Architectes.
Kitchen. Amou Project. Photography © Frenchie Cristogatin. Courtesy of Dank Architectes.
Mobile wall. Amou Project. Photography © Frenchie Cristogatin. Courtesy of Dank Architectes.
Amou Project. Photography © Frenchie Cristogatin. Courtesy of Dank Architectes.
Amou Project. Photography ©Amou Project. Photography © Frenchie Cristogatin. Courtesy of Dank Architectes. Frenchie Cristogatin. Courtesy of Dank Architectes. Click above to see larger image.
Living room. Amou project. Photography © Frenchie Cristogatin. Courtesy of Dank Architectes.
Kitchen and dining areas. Amou Project. Photography © Frenchie Cristogatin. Courtesy of Dank Architectes.
Dining and living areas. Amou Project. Photography © Frenchie Cristogatin. Courtesy of Dank Architectes.
Floor plans before renovation. Amou Project. Image courtesy of Dank Architectes.
Floor plans. Amou Project. Image courtesy of Dank Architectes.
Section. Amou Project. Image courtesy of Dank Architectes.
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Afterparty. Amou Project. Photography © Frenchie Cristogatin. Courtesy of Dank Architectes.
The main idea behind the "after party" images is to try to make architecture's photos more alive, and make the place look a little "messier" to contrast with the minimalist aspect of the architecture we designed.
In our mind it could be the day after a birthday party or new years eve, but it doesn't really matter. We want people to ask themselves what did happen the night before, just like drunk people waking up and trying to remember what happened last night... The idea came when we visited the flat after the owners moved in. It was a complete mess, empty bottles of Champagne on the table and gift papers all over the floor. It was a nice surprise because when you build a project you are always trying to keep the space as clean as possible until you deliver the project. But this time it was the exact opposite and it was funny to witness this scene in an appartment you have designed.
After we shot regular architecture photographies we asked Frenchie Cristogatin the photographer if we could do a little staging to make the flat look like this.
Memory of project
The plans were designed for a couple with two children who wanted a loft conversion type with efficient use of space. The concept was to open up the ground floor by taking down the existing partitions wall and placing the bedrooms on the upper floor.
On the ground floor the addition of a big grey structure in the middle divides the entrance at one end from a living room area on the other hand. This large grey piece of furniture gives function to the remaining space: a wall of storage near the entrance a laundry and store room in the middle and a library in the more intimate space which is the living room.
The dining room and the kitchen were placed close to the existing French windows facing the city skyline in a double height volume.
The staircase was made from industrial beam (UPM), the steps are made out of oak wood and varnished on the spot. The design for the dining table was made to echo the ironwork of the staircase so it doesn’t look like usual furniture but becomes part of the apartment and “structures” the open plan ground floor.
The materials are polyurethane screed for the floor; MDF wood panel and laminated wood for the furniture; corian for the kitchen work plans, assembled parquet for the upper floor and the living room.
Text.- Dank Architectes
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Architects.- Dank Architectes.
Area.- 160 m².
Budget.- 900€/m².
Dates.- 3 months (design), 5 months (works), finished May 2013.
Location.- Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon (69), France.
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architectes DANK
Dank architectes was created by Thibaut Chanut, Steven Guigoz and Gilles Dietrich in 2010 with the idea of exploring architecture without any preconceived ideas and forge a vision encompassing functional and formal questions.
“We try not to claim a particular “signature” but we are always looking to find innovative answers to creative and programmatic concerns. The goal isn’t to build living space without questioning the uses and habits. We are continuously trying to bring new ideas to the table to make the volumes we design more flexible.”
Since 2010 the studio mostly works on private housing and renovation. “In every project we design, we try to be as relevant and coherent as possible. Being architect isn’t only designing building but it is also questioning yourself about how people will live in the house you designed. Therefore Interior design is a major part of our work especially when we talk about housing. Every piece of furniture we design structures the volumes and brings quality. That’s why we like to go into details.”
