The top floor of this new building in Luxembourg boasts generous ceiling heights. Photo: Patty Neu

The top floor of this new building in Luxembourg boasts generous ceiling heights. Photo: Patty Neu

This new building houses four flats. It has been developed on a steeply sloping site close to the forest. It has been designed with an eco-conscious and responsible approach, and is built using a wood-concrete framework, with wood-fibre insulation to reduce its carbon footprint.

On the first floor, a spacious 108m2 family flat opens onto a generous terrace at the rear of the building. This living space is in harmony with nature, offering a view of the rock face at the back of the plot. On the second floor, two functionally designed two-bedroom flats benefit from plenty of natural light thanks to large bay windows, each opening onto a private south-east-facing loggia. The staggered volumes of the building, which are adapted to the unique topography of the site, also allow each flat to be lit from the side, creating pleasantly bright living spaces.

Finally, on the third floor, the last walk-through flat of around 90m2 offers particularly generous ceiling heights, enhanced by several zenithal light fittings that provide abundant natural light. The layout of the rooms is designed to encourage modularity, with sliding doors for easy movement. The lounge area is cleverly oriented towards the fireplace on one side, while on the other it enjoys an unobstructed view of the green cornice. This space is extended by a terrace on the hillside, accessible via large picture windows, allowing you to take full advantage of the natural environment.

The interior design favours the use of wood, with built-in furniture, full-height doors and oak flooring, creating visual perspectives and a spacious yet cosy atmosphere between the functional blocks.

Client: private

Architect: bel.architecture

Living area: 432m2

Completion date: 2023

Location: Luxembourg, Luxembourg

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