Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Light-filled extension camouflages itself into a hillside

Ellena Mehl Architects skillfully disguised a modern new extension inside the terraced gardens of a traditional Provencal farmhouse in southeast France. Located in an old hamlet dating back to before the 19th century, the new addition, named SPE House, is undeniably contemporary yet complements the historic landscape with its use of stone, a nod to the nearby retaining walls. Wild grass covers the terraced roof and minimizes the building’s visual impact on the landscape. The 120-square-meter...

from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/light-filled-extension-camouflages-itself-into-a-hillside
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