La Roncière, From the 70’s to the 20’s, BE

A splendid construction from the early 70s, designed by an Italian architect. The articulations are beautiful and open, offering striking transparencies across the vast wooded site. As a worthy heir of Frank Lloyd Wright, under whom he studied, the architect masterfully balanced curves and straight lines in their purest form. With thin flat roofs and unshaded glass walls, our challenge was to preserve this pure finesse and the architect's language while bringing it into our era, respecting current ecological standards.

A splendid construction from the early 70s, designed by an Italian architect. The articulations are beautiful and open, offering striking transparencies across the vast wooded site. As a worthy heir of Frank Lloyd Wright, under whom he studied, the architect masterfully balanced curves and straight lines in their purest form. With thin flat roofs and unshaded glass walls, our challenge was to preserve this pure finesse and the architect's language while bringing it into our era, respecting current ecological standards.

The challenge was considerable. The facades could not be touched, as the cladding stones could not be altered. The unique surface work and patina developed over time prevented any duplication, ensuring continuity. The concrete slabs were calculated at the time for their utmost thinness, presenting a significant structural challenge and a clear impossibility to attach anything to them.

Any intervention on our part had to be separate from the existing structure to guarantee its stability while ensuring a perfect continuity of architectural lines. It was like open-heart surgery, an invisible graft that preserves the building's aesthetic and concept while enhancing its various qualities and aligning it with ecological standards and improved habitability. This included the addition of autonomous overhangs that protect the large glass windows from the sun, preventing parts of the house from becoming unbearably hot.

Frank Lloyd Wright once said, “Study nature, love nature; it will never fail you.” In our approach to this impressive renovation, we have tried to adhere as closely as possible to his words, preserving his legacy.

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