The fisherman's hut
"Designing tourist accommodations integrated into the natural environment and responsive to seasonal variations and natural conditions.”
Project in progress
Location: Perche, France
Lead architect
Private client
Temperate oceanic climate with moderate summers (Koppen Cfb)
Average temperatures:
20-23°C in summer, 3-5°C in winter
Rainfall: ~650–800 mm, distributed throughout the year
Wind: ~10–15 km/h predominantly west/northwest
Relative humidity generally high (75–90%)
Risk of runoff, storms, frost/winter, localized drought
Built on stilts, the fisherman's cabin adapts to the seasons and variations of the lake's water level.
The platform housing the unusual accommodation is raised two meters above the maximum water level (the level reached during the last once-in-a-century flood). The leisure platform is set lower, projecting over the lake.
The project includes the re-naturalization of the banks damaged over time by human activity and the reforestation of the surrounding areas. Access around the lake is strictly pedestrian. The accommodation is envisioned as a calm and peaceful retreat, far from the bustle of daily life.
The façades and roofs, designed to suit the climate and built with durable materials, aim to benefit from direct solar exposure in winter while providing protection in summer. The bay windows open onto the lake, offering immersion in nature, while the rear wall is more opaque to ensure the privacy of the users.
