NBJ architectes align three pavilions for house NB in france

NBJ architectes align three pavilions for house NB in france
photo © paul kozlowski
all images courtesy of NBJ architectes

‘house NB’ is located on a sloping site amongst a pine forest in france. completed by NBJ architectes, the residence is composed of three gable-roof volumes which are oriented toward views of the valley below. the steep topography results in a terraced layout across the property, with access from above and an outdoor deck and pool situated below. for their efforts, architects elodie nourrigat and jacques brion have won the ‘technal architecture aluminium prize 2014’, given during the 24H of architecture at the fiche belle de mai in marseille.

each of the pavilion’s window faces is shaded by operable wood screens
photo © paul kozlowski

each of the elongated building volumes turn subtly to create a dynamic layout. an outdoor deck occupies the interstitial space between two pavilions, while a central corridor connects the residence. the pentagonal profiles of each viewing frame are infilled with folding wood screens, which allow for regulated sun penetration.

due to the site’s sloping topography, the building volumes cantilever toward the pool
photos © paul kozlowski

photo © paul kozlowski

the house orients itself toward views of the valley below
photos © paul kozlowski

photo © paul kozlowski

the building volumes subtly shift to create spatial movement through the interiors
photo © paul kozlowski

a central corridor connects the three detached pavilions
photo © paul kozlowski

the residence is accessed from above
photo © paul kozlowski

photo © paul kozlowski

project info:

location: montferrier sur lez, france

client: private
project area: 170 sqm
completion date: may 2013
architects / designers: elodie nourrigat & jacques brion/architectes
photography: paul kozlowski