![Montre-Oeuil / Atelier Florence Gaudin - Interior Photography, Bedroom, Bed, Windows](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5c05/871c/08a5/e5e6/c000/027f/newsletter/FGAUDIN-MONTREUIL-SURELEVATION-LOFT-02.jpg?1543866126)
-
Architects: Atelier Florence Gaudin
- Area: 75 m²
-
Photographs:Pierre l’Excellent
-
Manufacturers: Linvisibile, Technal, VELUX Group, SM Bois, Volets du Sud
![Montre-Oeuil / Atelier Florence Gaudin - Exterior Photography, Windows, Facade, Beam](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5c05/870a/08a5/e5c7/1100/0534/medium_jpg/-_Featured_Image.jpg?1543866109)
Text description provided by the architects. A transformation and a heightening of an ancient abandoned carpentry atelier to a lodging.
In contrary of the frequent choices of the architecture's Atelier Florence Gaudin, the heightening of the built envelope is treated in mimicry with the architectural signature of the existent carpentry atelier.
![Montre-Oeuil / Atelier Florence Gaudin - Interior Photography, Windows](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5c05/86fa/08a5/e5e6/c000/027e/medium_jpg/FGAUDIN-MONTREUIL-SURELEVATION-LOFT-01.jpg?1543866093)
This choice, although unusual, corresponds however to an atelier's posture : Do With. No systematic opposition, no free architectural “gesture” but a suitable answer.
![Montre-Oeuil / Atelier Florence Gaudin - Image 22 of 26](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5c05/873e/08a5/e5e6/c000/0280/newsletter/coupea.jpg?1543866160)
The urban planning rules imposed a heightening in continuity with the existent volume. So it appeared preferable to assume this continuity with the facade treatment. The choice of materials and colours brings a contemporary touch to the building.
![Montre-Oeuil / Atelier Florence Gaudin - Interior Photography, Bedroom](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5c05/8817/08a5/e5e6/c000/0285/medium_jpg/FGAUDIN-MONTREUIL-SURELEVATION-LOFT-15.jpg?1543866378)
The generous volume obtained by this elevation, with a ceiling height over 6 meters, is voluntary preserved. The boxes are thought as suspended “Wood Cabanas” at different levels. These boxes contain closed programs (Bathroom and WC) in addition to a mezzanine bedroom and a play niche.
![Montre-Oeuil / Atelier Florence Gaudin - Image 6 of 26](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5c05/87f5/08a5/e5e6/c000/0284/medium_jpg/FGAUDIN-MONTREUIL-SURELEVATION-LOFT-13.jpg?1543866345)
The upward movement of the boxes is not hazardous. It corresponds to a logical technique for sewage evacuation. This approach is a part of a recurrent logic dear to the work of the atelier: Transform the constraints to the engine of the project: Do With.
![Montre-Oeuil / Atelier Florence Gaudin - Image 12 of 26](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5c05/87a9/08a5/e5c7/1100/0539/newsletter/FGAUDIN-MONTREUIL-SURELEVATION-LOFT-09.jpg?1543866266)
The disposition of the volumes generates a playful course through the geometry of the boxes, offering 4 access levels and various framings.
The space is evolutionary: there's a possibility to add a room in the ground floor.
![Montre-Oeuil / Atelier Florence Gaudin - Image 13 of 26](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5c05/875f/08a5/e5e6/c000/0281/medium_jpg/FGAUDIN-MONTREUIL-SURELEVATION-LOFT-04.jpg?1543866195)