K Farm

RENOVATION OF A FARMHOUSE AND ITS OUTBUILDINGS

“Tradition is not, as we might think, a testimony of the past that we preserve to safeguard an identity, but on the contrary a direction for the future. The quality of our relationship with tradition depends on the richness of the message we pass on to future generations…” Tadao Ando

The existing building comprised a main farmhouse with its annexes and a separate barn. The project involved restructuring the whole site to create a luxurious family home made up of several dwellings. The complex was designed as a hamlet overlooking the landscape, built around the existing farmhouse.

Our approach is that of a contemporary architecture which resonates with a commitment to keeping a tradition alive, while deliberately steering clear of pastiche.
For the new parts, we did not seek a variant of the neo-Basque style, but an echo of the heritage context, through simple volumes and high-performance, environmentally friendly materials. For the extension, tradition is thus seen as an open, contemporary field of investigation. The buildings are organised around a patio that brings light, transparency and elegance. The interior of the villa is resolutely contemporary, with bright, uncluttered and elegant spaces.