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In situ
By : Vertige paysage
GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN – 14th edition
Discipline : Urban Design, Landscape Architecture & Landscaping
Categories : Lanscaping / Landscape of the House Perimeter : Platinum Winner
In situ, offers a "garden" experience and a landscaped walk that builds on the natural characteristics of the site. The wish is to harmonize with the volume and soft tones of the architecture as well as to promote intimacy and timelessness. The lack of a grassy surface gives way to a perennial plant composition with a natural look in shades of green that inhabits the entire perimeter of the residence.
The uniqueness of this project lies in the enhancement of the two-stage facade and the use of the available space in front of the house to create a landscape experience approaching the house. The concept offers a distinct way of considering the landscape relationship of the residence with the public domain. The facade is presented in two stages: a public threshold seen from the street and an intimate threshold that is seen near the front door. Here, a foreground occupied by grasses and saskatoon trees which create a filter. Discreet, the second threshold, intimate this one, unfolds like a small interior courtyard with an arrangement punctuated by inviting and welcoming furniture. The landscaped side path leads to the two terraces at the rear which promote conviviality in an enveloping setting. In situ, it is also the discovery of a secret garden at the bend of a staircase integrated into the natural topography of the site. The sinuous composition of the stairs with a minimalist handrail leads to a small green garden.
