Terracotta is a natural material that is equally suited to traditional architecture and contemporary projects. We had several siding options for the elevation of this house, whose character we wanted to preserve:
- The stone was in danger of making the façade look too massive,
- Painted wood requires regular maintenance on south-facing facades,
- The briquette.
Early 20th-century stone houses in Bordeaux often feature brick cladding.
For this 2nd floor, which is not easily accessible from the outside, we chose this material for its traditional appearance, its natural color that blends with stone and tile, its inertia and, last but not least, its low maintenance. The contrasting colors lighten the building.
The choice of a timber frame was made for structural reasons, so as not to overload the existing building. We chose Rairies Montrieux for its "dry" briquette cladding solution, for its wide choice of finishes and colors, and for the nuanced appearance of its briquettes. Her availability to answer requests for information and send samples to validate a product and color with the customer was decisive.
The Charpente Lavoine company, which supplied the framework, framing and roofing for the project, was also able to install the cladding, facilitating site management.
The Acrobric solution, with its recessed joints, brings a modernity, lightness and vibrancy to the elevation, contrasting with the smooth, solid appearance of the stone without distorting the original architecture (striated briquettes are also very interesting in this respect).
