Conversion of a House and its Barn

Switzerland
Photo © Thomas Telley
Photo © Thomas Telley
Photo © Thomas Telley
Photo © Thomas Telley
Photo © Thomas Telley
Photo © Thomas Telley
Photo © Thomas Telley
Photo © Thomas Telley
Drawing © APArchitectes
Drawing © APArchitectes
Drawing © APArchitectes
Drawing © APArchitectes
Architects
Atelier Pulver Architectes SA
Location
1787 Switzerland
Year
2021

This project involves the conversion of an old dwelling house and an adjoining barn in the centre of the village of Môtier, in the canton of Fribourg. Although it is remarkable from a historical point of view, the living quarters are small and unsuitable for family life, despite their use as a second home. To improve comfort and habitability, specific modifications were made to the bathrooms and kitchen. The attic space has been converted, insulated and heated.

The barn, once used for storage and livestock, was difficult to use in its current state. In keeping with its rural character, this part of the house has been restored but left unheated. It has thus become a multi-purpose space that can be used as a workshop or a village hall with a kitchen. A new floor area has been created to make better use of the high ceilings. This newly created surface area can also be used as an additional space to the adjoining house, and can be adapted as required.

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