In an exceptional place on the edge of the Mercantour National Park – France, Cyril Chenebeau Architect has designed an “ideal” hut for the park’s visitors.
After the in-depth analysis and the specifications set by the contracting authorities, the architect proposes a project for a cabin with a slightly elongated unitary shape, a prism which is refined at both ends in order to slip between the trees. It is a simple and compact volumetry, resting on V-shaped wooden posts. The structure, therefore, adapts to the uneven topography and the natural landscape of the site.
The outer surface of burnt wood cladding is dark, which vibrates with the tint of the bark of the larch trunks and a load-bearing structure.
Raw wooden posts are placed three-dimensionally, creating the effects of “overhangs” and the perception of the image of a “subtly” cabin.
Editor
Ha Thu Pham
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Aldo Amoretti
From the inside, the view unfolds in six directions, the hut thus benefits from multiple and varied orientations. Every moment of the day offers a unique experience of light between shadows.
The interior layout is flexible in order to meet a diverse and demanding clientele. Simple sliding panels can be used to separate the area into different functional spaces.
The common space is organised around a stove with a central hearth. The spa dialogues with the living room and can be accessed from the outside via the large south-facing pleasure terrace.
The furniture and covering underline the authentic and contemporary spirit of the place. The project offers “exemplary and comfortable” housing units in all seasons with a “top-of-the-range” level of service offering future visitors a unique experience immersed in the heart of the Boréon forest massif.
