A 340-m², out-of-the-ordinary house in Clarmart, near to the RER, with views of the Bois de Meudon and Bois de Boulogne woods as well as Paris - ref 4
A 340-m², out-of-the-ordinary house in Clarmart, near to the RER, with views of the Bois de Meudon and Bois de Boulogne woods as well as Paris.
These inter-connected houses, one of which was built in 1974 and the other in 2003, forming a whole spanning around 340 m², are respectively called the 'steel house' and the 'house behind the mirror', given the main materials used in their facades, creating a living environment at the forest's edge. They are made up of a vast reception area, four bedrooms (with the possibility of an additional one), two rooms used as offices, an indoor swimming pool with a Turkish bath and an open-sided garage. The garden surrounding the edifices is divided into several different levels and includes private access to Meudon forest. In order to obtain the best view, the architect designed both buildings with roof terraces, to benefit from the sunshine. As a result, the property boasts a 180° panoramic view of western Paris as far as Mont Valérien, offering a fine opportunity for contemplation.
The 'steel house'This entirely metal edifice, with its structure and cladding made of steel, was built in 1974. The facade looking onto the street boasts a curved surface forming an undulating wave. A large window runs through the middle of the facade as well as a horizontal glass stripe, allowing light, unimpeded by any neighbouring buildings, to stream into the house. On the side facing the forest, the residence has the appearance of a cube standing opposite the foliage. Its south-facing facade is fully glazed from top to bottom, allowing the light to pour in and enabling occupants to enjoy the view of Meudon forest and its surroundings. In the garden fence overlooking the street, there is an entrance gate for cars and another for pedestrians. An open-sided parking space is located under the first floor of the house, next to which stands the main entrance, beyond which there is a large flight of steps that leads down to the rear of the house, where most of the garden is located. After the entrance door, a spiral staircase enclosed in a steel tube leads to the house's various levels. On the first floor, there is a vast, south-facing reception area, facing the forest. It is made up of a snug, a large, circular lounge with a ceiling height of 5 metres plus modular partition walls, and an adjoining dining room. A semi-open-plan kitchen occupies the rest of the surface and is bathed in light thanks to the horizontal glass strip window. A guest's lavatory is cleverly tucked away opposite the staircase. In the lounge, a door in the glazed façade leads to a monumental staircase that descends into the garden. A mezzanine overlooks the living room and includes an office, a relaxation area and a bathroom. Next to this space, a small flight of steps leads to a glazed dome housing a bedroom. Its glass walls are a night-time invitation to admire the starlit sky. On the garden level, on the forest side of the house, there are two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, as well as an office, a study and a lavatory.'The house behind the mirror'This two-storey building was built in 2003. It is connected to the 'steel house' by interior openings. The facade facing the street is entirely covered by mirrors, hence its name. Like its semi-detached neighbour, this house is also on stilts. A flight of steps leads to its entrance which is level with the first floor. Its reception area connects with the lounges in the 'steel house'; it includes a living room with a cathedral ceiling that is entirely covered with wood particle boards. Above the living room, there is a small storage area that can be reached by a staircase along one of the room's walls. In the centre, there is a large porthole window in the floor, through which the swimming ...
