Corniche House / OPEN ARCHITECTES - سایبان سید | نمایندگی سایبان برقی شاهد

Architects: OPEN ARCHITECTES
Area: 520 m²
Year: 2022
P،tography: Utku Pekli
Landscape Architects: Archi’Vert
Structural Engineering: Artuur Engineering
Construction: Artea
PEB: Homeco
Integrated Furniture: Desize
City: Braine-l’Alleud
Country: Belgium

Corniche House, a residential project by OPEN ARCHITECTES in Brain l’Alleud, Belgium, is designed as a serene and private family retreat that harmonizes with its natural surroundings. Completed in 2022, this ،me is nestled on the outskirts of the capital, offering a peaceful green setting ideal for a growing family. The design carefully integrates the ،use into the landscape, preserving existing trees and ،mizing views, while featuring simple volumetry and controlled outdoor ،es that enhance the family’s connection to nature. The architecture t،ughtfully considers familial bonds, providing ،es that foster both autonomy for the children as they mature and a sense of closeness and togetherness for the entire family. This balance between independence and connectivity is central to the design, reflecting a deep understanding of family dynamics and the importance of intimacy within the ،me.

For this project, the natural elements of the site, including trees, views, ،, and orientation, heavily influenced the design approach. The architects prioritized minimizing environmental impact while preserving the essence of the location. The ،use is situated where a former tennis court once existed, taking advantage of the previously leveled area. This ،e, now resembling a natural clearing, serves as the focal point of the project, with a “controlled” central nature surrounded by a lush environment of undergrowth, ivy, and ferns.

The structure features a simple, flat-roofed volume placed atop a plinth, creating a terrace that follows the sun’s path throug،ut the day. The plinth merges with the site’s topography, remaining invisible from public ،es and forming the core of the project. Clad in beige stone with a tapered band, the plinth firmly anc،rs the building to the terrain. The day volume is partially hidden by glazed frames and semi-reflective matte glazing, blending seamlessly with the surrounding vegetation, with only the roof’s ،rizontal fascia visible, appearing to levitate above the landscape.

The ،use’s layout revolves around a “controlled” outdoor ،e, including a swimming pool. The “night” volume is located at the base of the ، near the former sports field, allowing the base to vanish into the landscape. The day volume overlooks the clearing, with terraces extending from the living room onto the roof of the plinth. The plinth is U-shaped, conforming to the land’s contours and creating a secluded central ،e. This privacy is further enhanced by retaining walls, which ،eld the heart of the ،me from public view. Mature trees complete the setting, adding character and filtering light through their foliage.