External view of extension clad in untreated chestnut and standing seam zinc. The flat roofed workshop provides a first floor terrace area to the master bedroom
built in oak seating area created by the bay window type extension allowing views in 3 directions and flooding the converted barn with natural light
double height living area within the converted barn with mezzanine and wood & steel staircase
bespoke timber kitchen in the double height living area within the converted barn with exposed stonework to internal gable
untreated chestnut and standing seam zinc cladding to 'bay window' extension which also forms a sheltered entrance area
untreated chestnut locally sourced cladding
bespoke timber kitchen made by local artisans. Reclaimed timber joist used for form kitchen shelf mounted on exposed stone wall
Steel stair with oak treads to access mezzanine and first floor bedrooms

chestnut + zinc

Location: SAINT AIGNAN (56)
Project: Renovation and extension of a private house
Scope: Full Architectural Service (Mission Complète)
Area: 260 m² (including 92 m² extensions)
Planning Permission: 2020
Completion: February 2022

This project involved the renovation of an existing longère, the complete remodeling of an adjoining barn, and the addition of two extensions.
To preserve the original character of the principal façade, the larger extension—providing two storeys of sleeping accommodation—was positioned on the north side, overlooking the main garden.

Both this larger extension and the smaller southern extension are clad in zinc and chestnut. The transformed barn was retained as a double-height space, with a mezzanine providing access to the first-floor bedrooms in the extension.
The main volume offers an open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area, with the adjoining smaller extension opening up the stone facade and creating an built-in seating area as well as a sheltered entrance, and flooding the main living area with natural light.

Heating and hot water are provided by an air-source heat pump, with underfloor heating throughout the ground floor.

Site plan for extension and renovation project in Morbihan
PLAN : Ground floor showing the converted double height barn and 2 extensions
PLAN : First floor plan showing the mezzanine in the converted barn and the first floor bedroom accommodation with external raised terrace
Elevation drawings showing the stone longère and extensions clad in chestnut and zinc
Stair drawing: steel stair with oak treads
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