2m26 uses local douglas fir to build a wooden holiday home in the french countryside

in a rural area of southwestern france, the kyoto-based architecture and maker studio 2m26 has designed and built a small guesthouse using locally sourced materials. realized on a site in guitinières, ‘la petite maison’ is a minimalist home that provides outdoor spaces and a living unit of just 35 m2.  

all images courtesy of 2m26

the guesthouse is designed by 2m26 with a simple square composition. by incorporating a number of sliding doors and shutters, users can adapt the layout to make the interior space either more open and exposed to the elements, or more closed and cozy. located in a quite windy area, this flexible design allows protection from the wind or sun, while still affording plenty of variations of views, sun and air.

carefully built in the countryside with the help of the owners, ‘la petite masion’ uses a timber structure set on concrete plots. mindful of its environmental footprint, the compact building was easily assembled utilizing locally-sourced douglas fir boards, which can also be recycled after use. the wooden structure is left exposed on both the exterior and interior of the house, resulting in a warm, inviting atmosphere that perfectly befits the natural surroundings. 

project info:

project name: la petite masion

location: guitinières, france

design: 2m26

floor area: 35 m2 (376.74 ft2)

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edited by: lynne myers | designboom