Languedoc-Roussillon, Gard, Uzès, France

Near Uzes, on the heights of a village with all amenities, in a protected environment planted with olive trees, this contemporary house offers a sensitive interpretation of living, where bioclimatic architecture, natural materials, and a harmonious relationship to the site.

Situated on a plot of approximately 1,700 m2, the house offers nearly 150 m2 of living space, entirely open to the outdoors. From the entrance, the spaciousness is evident in a large open-plan living area of over 60 m2, combining the living room, lounge, and kitchen, enhanced by a high ceiling and large windows framing the landscape. This central, light-filled space naturally extends the interior living area onto a 100 m2 terrace, two sections of which are covered, designed as true summer rooms.

The single-story layout is designed to be fluid and functional, accommodating five bedrooms, two bathrooms, a pantry, and a garage, offering comfortable living suitable for a primary residence, a family home, or a vacation home. The timber-frame construction, combined with 50 cm straw bale walls and earthen plaster facades, gives the building a strong identity--aesthetically, thermally, and emotionally. The bioclimatic design prioritizes orientation, light, and controlled solar gain. Large south-facing windows, fitted with triple-glazed wooden frames and electric adjustable blinds, reinforce the seamless connection between indoors and outdoors.

Year-round thermal comfort is ensured by a double-flow mechanical ventilation system, high-performance bio-based insulation, and a wood-burning stove positioned at the heart of the house. The floating quartz concrete slab, constructed without thermal breaks, structures the volumes with understated elegance and enhances the building's thermal mass. On the roof, cellulose wadding insulation, combined with sandwich panels, guarantees excellent summer comfort, particularly sought after in this region. The interior spaces, currently intentionally understated, allow for personalized finishes (paint), offering the future occupant the opportunity to finalize this unique space to reflect their own style.

Rare in its design, performance level, and the quality of its surroundings, this house is for those seeking a contemporary home that is committed to sustainability and deeply rooted in its landscape. More than just a house, it's a private place to live, where one seeks much more than just square footage: a true way of life. Energy rating: B

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