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Dorval-Bory . VORBOT

Verdeaux school . Renens

Nicolas Dorval-Bory Architectes . VORBOT

For the rehabilitation and extension of the Renens School, we aimed for a particular way of studying in direct contact with the natural environment, establishing a physical connection with it. Taking inspiration from open-air schools, particularly Eugène Beaudouin and Marcel Lods, we seek to fragment this pedagogical approach into three fundamental themes: air itself, the open ground, and energy. Continue reading Dorval-Bory . VORBOT

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VORBOT . Sala Hars

Restaurant Sushi Shunei . Paris

VORBOT . Sala Hars . Restaurant Sushi Shunei . Philippe Billard  Paris afasia (3)

VORBOT architectes . Sala Hars architects . photos: © Philippe Billard

Sushi Shunei is a traditional Japanese restaurant located in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, in a long and narrow space, that is not unlike a lot of places in Tokyo. The chef’s counter is all the way to the back, in a central position, from where he can orchestrate the meals of his guests. Continue reading VORBOT . Sala Hars

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VORBOT . Fidinirina

House CCK . Les Veynes

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VORBOT architectes . Fidinirina

In Ardèche a couple is planning the rehabilitation of a dilapidated estate to live there and to develop a bed and breakfast. Perched at 800m, the four buildings – a barn, a house, a garage and a shelter, stand there in a hilly setting, surrounded by woods and pastures. Our approach is to first integrate physical irregularities using accurate readings and to locate the source giving its name to the location. The project is summarized in a complete hydraulic gravity network developed according to this vein. The water tower is the first stage of domestication of water which supplies all sanitary facilities. Founded in the middle of the barn, this cylinder ensures the fresh air exhaust of inhabited areas, supports the glass roof and transports loads from the walls. In contact with these walls that look like ruins, the character of the architectural intervention takes shape. Each element interferes between these thick stones to finally disappear in what is already there. Domestic interventions are based on the existing, they are simple but always referred to a form of economy, the challenge here is to move towards energy autonomy. In the same way, outdoor facilities are organized according to the topography and on-site vegetation. The natural pool, whose geometry derives from the site, fits into the slope like a dam and acts as an overflow for the infrastructure. The wildness of the landscape allows, beyond its enjoyment, to be used for its draining qualities, for its ability to structure floors, to project shade and protect views. The project is at the meeting of built and landscaped objects. Continue reading VORBOT . Fidinirina