DIEU & BICHO Architectes . photos: © Mary Gaudin
In the mid-sized town of Le Crès, within a new subdivision of “neo-provencal” pavilion-style homes, rises this discreet collective building housing five social housing units. Nestled in the heart of downtown, this project draws inspiration from the built forms of the historic core while harmonizing with the residential character of the city’s first belt. This architectural intention, aimed at softening the social character of the residence, has guided work on the scale, thus developing a collective architecture that integrates the codes of individual domestic architecture, especially townhouses in the city center.
Each unit is traversable, with an independent door; the upper floor is accessible by a staggered staircase directly facing the street, reminiscent of traditional homes in our region. In this minimalist approach, monochrome is favored, allowing for a subtle emphasis on volumes, playing with shadow and light.
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