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Located in Moëlan-sur-Mer, France, Maison I is a bioclimatic individual house designed by architect Emilien Robin and completed in 2009. The project was an early commission for Robin, who at the time was part of the firm Boidot Robin architectes urbanistes and had graduated from the Nantes National School of Architecture in 2006. The house, created as a secondary residence, was designed with a bioclimatic strategy in mind, prioritizing low-energy performance and a minimal construction budget, especially given its location in a coastal area.
The design intentionally moves away from purely formal gestures, instead reinterpreting elements of vernacular architecture to create a contemporary house that is deeply connected to its surroundings. The architecture uses a simple, modern design that is well-integrated into the natural landscape. Its understated aesthetic and thoughtful use of materials create a dwelling that is both beautiful and respectful of its environment.
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Architect: Emilien Robin
Architectural Firm: Boidot Robin architectes urbanistes
Photography: Clément Guillaume
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Emilien Robin:
Émilien Robin is a French architect known for his work in peri-urban and rural areas, particularly in northern France. He focuses on revealing the existing resources and vitality of these areas through architecture, often working on public buildings like community centers and schools. His work, such as the community facilities center in Neuvecelle, for which he received the Équerre d'Argent award, demonstrates a sensitive approach to integrating new structures into existing urban fabrics while reinterpreting traditional typologies. Robin is also an educator at the École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Paris-Belleville and advocates for sustainable architecture and the social impact of architectural production. He has also contributed to exhibitions, including the French pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale.
