French studio F+G Architectes has created a secure outdoors Lyon, which consists of picket buildings designed as a contemporary interpretation of typical agricultural buildings within the space.
Known as Les Écuries de la Roche, the constructing within the commune of Vourles presents area for 28 horses, together with a membership and indoor and outside driving arenas.
It consists of a intentionally easy materials palette of Douglas fir and concrete, chosen by F+G Architectes to echo the close by farm buildings.
“Taking inspiration from agricultural traditions, up to date structure reimagines the usage of wooden and concrete, creating a peaceful and serene ambiance in excellent concord with the encompassing panorama,” studio founder Frederic Grandvaux advised Dezeen.
“The fabric palette is intentionally restrained, favoring uncooked and practical parts,” he added.
The low constructing, containing the horse stalls, extends into a delicate slope to the east of the positioning, coated by concrete retaining partitions which conceal a grain retailer.
This block connects to a bigger two-storey constructing to the west which homes a big sheltered driving space and services resembling storage, altering rooms and a rest room space.
Above, the primary flooring of this block incorporates the Les Écuries de la Roche clubhouse and employees areas that connect with a roof terrace overlooking the encompassing panorama.
“The L-shaped plan of the stables acts as a pure retaining wall, making it simpler to arrange the flat driving enviornment,” stated Grandvaux.
“Thus, the undertaking blends seamlessly with its environment, efficiently addressing the challenges offered by the positioning whereas capitalizing on its distinctive alternatives,” he added.
Whereas the concrete partitions and columns current a extra enclosed facade to the skin, the inward-facing buildings have been completed off with wooden-framed porticoes meant to resemble timber.
“The play of sunshine by way of the porticoes and louvers evokes the timber of the close by forest, including depth and tranquility to the complete constructing,” defined Grandvaux.
All through Les Écuries de la Roche, the picket construction has been left uncovered to create decreased and sustainable areas that present a “clear studying” of the construction. This consists of the indoor driving enviornment, which is sheltered by high-level wooden paneling between its picket helps.
Different stables featured on Dezeen embrace a sky-lit construction in Chile by Matias Zegers Architects and the 2m26 Umagoya, which options conventional Japanese carpentry.
Photograph courtesy of F+G Architectes.