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Commissioned by the French designer, an old farm complex is transformed into a country home that combines tradition and sustainability
Set against a backdrop of vineyards and historic castles in Burgundy, La Grange is the result of the renovation of an old farm complex by Le Dévéhat Vuarnesson Architectes (LVA), commissioned by French designer Erwan Bouroullec.
This project went beyond the simple restoration of a French country home to serve as a statement of historic and contemporary rural architecture that connects with the past while looking toward the future. The home is a multifunctional space designed for living, creating, and contemplating the landscape. It’s an example of architecture that honors its local context and heritage while offering functional, sustainable solutions.
Carried out over two years, the project’s main aim was to enhance the existing structures and their historical legacy. The farm complex has been transformed into a residence, retaining the original arrangement of its buildings around a central courtyard.
A celebration of the authentic beauty of rural architecture, every intervention respected the passage of time and the remaining signs of old farming practices.
The design carefully accounted for the natural slope of the site, integrating the built spaces with the surrounding landscape. The buildings follow the gradient, creating new pathways and spaces that foster the land’s inherent equilibrium, enabling native vegetation to thrive and supporting local wildlife.
Among the project’s distinctive features is a natural pool created from a former forage silo – a transformation that perfectly embodies the principles of environmental sustainability.
The selection of materials focused on achieving a timeless simplicity and beauty. Douglas fir was used to reconstruct the buildings, blending with the existing stone to add warmth to the interiors.
The home’s spaces alternate between large, open areas and more intimate rooms, achieving an elegant balance between fluidity and functionality. Large fixed windows allow natural light to flood the interiors, while shutters keep temperatures down in summer.
The design team paid particular attention to both environmental protection and occupant well-being. The roof uses wood fiber insulation, while underfloor heating and wood-burning stoves provide optimal thermal comfort. Rainwater is collected in an underground cistern and used to water the garden and supply the natural pool.
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Location: Burgundy, France
Area: 20.000 m2
Architect: Le Dévéhat Vuarnesson Architectes
Client: Ève & Erwan Bouroullec and Thierry Lesage
Photography by Philippe Thibault / Charles Petillon, courtesy of LVA
