clemente bacle architecte extends house in rennes, france

clemente bacle architecte extends house in rennes, france
photo by martin argyroglo
all images courtesy of clement bacle architecte

french architect clément bacle has created ‘house of the in-between,’ which attaches a second dwelling to an existing residence in the city of rennes. given that the two houses are occupied by agreeable sisters, the center of the building, in-between either living unit, contains shared spaces. the new construction is a direct extension of the original structure, following the same roof pitch and typical shingles. however, black-stained douglas french wood on the added dwelling’s exterior walls contrasts the brick of the older side. the halves are divided by the communal slice, which is finished with glass panels on the roof and opens as a breezeway on the ground floor.

the new construction is a direct extension of the original structure, following the same roof pitch and typical shingles
photo by martin argyroglo

the 65 sqm addition is comprised of a small kitchen, TV/guest room, and bathroom on the ground floor, and a master suite on the upper level. the shared central room on the upper level is enclosed with a glass roof, while three glass panels in the floor to transmit light to the open walkway below.

the design prioritized the preservation of green spaces in the garden. to complement this, both living units offer large sliding doors opening onto outdoor concrete decks.

the addition’s exterior walls are finished in black-stained douglas french wood
photo by martin argyroglo

both living units offer large sliding doors opening onto outdoor concrete decks
photo by martin argyroglo

photo by martin argyroglo

the ground floor of the 65 sqm addition includes a small kitchen, TV/guest room, and bathroom
photo by martin argyroglo

a stair with built in cabinetry accesses the upper lebel
photo by martin argyroglo

the central communal room is enclosed with a glass roof, creating a brightly illuminated space
photo by martin argyroglo

photo by martin argyroglo

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project info:

location: rennes, france
completion date: april 2014
architect: clément bacle architect D.P.L.G.
photography: martin argyroglo