Design Concept

The concept is defined by geometric union: linking the existing rectangular stone body with a new, fluid, organic element. The renovation is an act of revelation and not transformation.

Design Ideas:

• Form Logic: A two-pitched roof is designed in compliance with local regulations, but extends with a subtle curvature and lightness.
• Extension: The roof is prolonged beyond the walls into a wooden mesh pergola, offering the landscape a threshold and invitation
• Sacred Geometry: The design embodies the cosmic elevation and terrestrial anchoring, where the stone anchors and the mesh elevates, linking the built structure to the rhythm of the universe
• Symbolism: Each joint and curve is a point in the site's constellation, reflecting the sacred energy recognized by the Kogis.

Structure and Engineering

The structure is a composition of traditional materials (stone) and modern, expressive timber engineering. The rehabilitation of the stone dwelling respects the rules of the art, with stones preserved, reemployed and revalued

The new roof structure acts as a light membrane:

• Primary Components: Existing stone masonry forms the base, complemented by a new two-pitched roof with a subtle curve.
• Extension: The wooden mesh acts as an elongated pergola, using fluid geometry to extend the roof's capacity as an awning au vent.
• Constructability: The project aims to integrate the built structure with the organic form, requiring precise engineering that respects local norms while pursuing invention

Sustainability (Regeneration/Resilience)

The project inherently embraces sustainability through its philosophy of deep respect for the existing and local matter. The strategy is regeneration through conservation and material fidelity.

The approach is centered on resourcefulness and long-term viability:

• Material Fidelity: Rehabilitation involves conserving and reusing existing stone, minimizing waste and maintaining site memory
• Resilience: The structure is designed as a contemporary rite of alignment, ensuring the enduring spiritual and physical integrity of the sacred site against time.
• Ecological Benefit: The new wooden mesh roof, while structural, offers air and light management and integrates seamlessly with the natural landscape.

Urban Integration and Spatial Experience

The project's integration is purely geographical and spiritual, seeking to link the stone dwelling with the surrounding landscape of the Drôme hills. The experience is designed to be architectural and ritualistic.

• Urban Impact: The wooden mesh pergola deliberately overhangs the limits of the built structure, acting as a threshold that invites the landscape into the dwelling's experience.
• Spatial Quality: The architecture is designed to breathe, listen, and connect, making the space a circle of listening and presence
• Social Benefit: The renovation is an act of care that honors the Kogis' recognition of the site as a point of balance and energy, creating a space for reflection and re-connection.