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Architect Agency
Atelier Cadet Architecte
Fabricator
Frechin
Product solutions used
SOLEAL windows and LUMEAL sliders
Photographer
Olivier Mathiotte
"The decision has been made to award the prize upon this project due to its meticulous renovation, which has revived the building to its former splendour. The project has preserved the building’s heritage and the integrity of the original design, ensuring that its fundamental characteristics remain unaltered."
Jury comments
The T House project, located in the heart of Reims, spans 205 m² and was designed by Atelier Cadet Architecte. Hidden behind street-facing garages, the house offers complete privacy, adhering to local urban planning regulations. Unlike the vertical loft conversion, the same owners previously commissioned, this single-story house spreads horizontally, creating a serene living space. The home’s layout revolves around two main axes: the south and east side for public areas and the north and west side for private spaces, ensuring functional separation throughout the design.
The living room, a primary focus of the project, was designed to be spacious, bright, and minimalist. It opens onto the garden with large, floor-to-ceiling LUMEAL hidden sash sliding doors, stretching nearly 17 meters. The glass walls allow natural light to flood the interior, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. The four bedrooms, each equipped with SOLEAL doors, offer direct access to the garden, enhancing the home's sense of openness and connection to nature.
Sustainability was a key concern in the design. The use of natural materials, including a combination of glass, steel, and aluminum, contributes to the house’s energy efficiency. The aluminum frames, with their slim profiles, are not only aesthetically pleasing but also thermally efficient. These frames, paired with the building’s bioclimatic design, ensure that the house benefits from passive solar heating in the winter and natural cooling from the shaded northern garden in the summer, reducing reliance on mechanical systems.
The stainless steel finish of the aluminium systems complements the gold and silver-toned steel facade panels, harmonizing with the light steel structure and exposed aluminum roof. These material choices support both the sustainability goals of the project and its modern, sleek aesthetic.
The careful integration of aluminium systems allows for expansive glass surfaces with slim profiles, offering a contemporary and open design that connects the home beautifully to its outdoor surroundings, while ensuring energy efficiency and comfort year-round.
In essence, T House is a refined blend of modern architecture, sustainable materials, and bioclimatic design, offering a private, luminous retreat in the heart of the city.
