Retreat near the Pyrenees

This project concerns the conversion of a ruined farmhouse near the water reservoir of Sau into a wonderful retreat for a family and their guests (friends and paying guests). The ruin has fabulous views and is located in a very protected natural park. We are working on restoring the building, but with a distinctly modern twist, as usual. Many walls will have to have the traditional small openings, but we’ve found a way to make some dramatic gestures.

Both kitchen/dining room and living room are double height, with huge openings and pivoting doors. The upstairs master bedrooms hangs in this space as a wood-clad box. The rest of the house contains many more bedrooms, and behind the shaded outside porch, located in an annex, we’re creating separate guestrooms each with a bathroom, for paying guests.