Former workshop

Design: 12 months
Construction: 10 months – Area: 380m²
Partial mission: design
Budget: €740,000

Renovation and conversion project of a former workshop into a dwelling, carried out by an interior designer.

maison luxe Gex rénovation Christophe Sarlandie, architecte d'intérieur à Lyon
The contemporary kitchen faces the brick wall with the large north bay window.

Interior designer in the Pays de Gex region – Transformation of a workshop into a contemporary house near Geneva

This renovation and transformation project of a house in the Pays de Gex, near Geneva, was carried out by an interior architect acting as project manager. Originally a workshop converted into a residence, this unique space presented significant potential, requiring a comprehensive approach to the layout, circulation, and uses.

The objective of this complete renovation was to structure the spaces, improve the legibility of the place and create a coherent, bright living environment adapted to contemporary uses, while preserving the unique identity of the building.

Converting a workshop into a dwelling: architectural and technical challenges

Transforming a workshop into a house in the Pays de Gex region requires both an architectural and technical approach. Unlike a traditional renovation, this type of project necessitates a complete rethinking of the volumes, functions, and circulation.

In this project, the intervention consisted of clarifying the organization of spaces in order to create a clear hierarchy between living areas, transitional spaces, and more intimate functions. The work of an interior designer near Geneva made it possible to reconcile existing constraints with new uses.

Projet maison atelier Genève Christophe Sarlandie architecte d'intérieur à Lyon
Volume of the staircase and the double height on the kitchen. Glass railing.
Double-height kitchen with staircase and glass railing – Renovation in the Pays de Gex

House renovation in the Pays de Gex: fluidity of volumes and circulation

This house renovation in the Pays de Gex is based on a fluid interpretation of volumes. The spaces have been opened up and articulated in such a way as to promote perspectives and visual relationships between the different areas.

The project develops a spatial continuity that improves the overall perception of the place, while enhancing user comfort. Each intervention is designed with a focus on balancing functionality, aesthetics, and architectural coherence.

Natural light and the indoor-outdoor relationship

Natural light becomes a true design element here, contributing to the quality of the spaces and the perception of volumes. This approach is characteristic of contemporary interior architecture in the Pays de Gex, where light and function structure the design.

Sustainable materials and contemporary writing

The choice of materials reflects a commitment to simplicity and sustainability. Wood, mineral materials, and understated finishes create a calm and timeless atmosphere, in keeping with the identity of the place.

Particular attention has been paid to the precision of details and the consistency of implementation. This requirement allows the project to be situated within a controlled architectural style, reconciling aesthetics and sustainability.

A comprehensive approach to renovation in the Pays de Gex

Transforming a workshop into a home requires a comprehensive vision integrating design, technical aspects, and execution. This project illustrates the importance of a holistic approach, typical of an interior designer’s work in the Pays de Gex region, which reveals the potential of an unusual space.

The intervention is based on:

  • a precise analysis of the existing building
  • an adaptation to contemporary uses
  • a coherence between architectural and technical choices
Projet maison atelier Genève Christophe Sarlandie architecte d'intérieur à Lyon
Stairwell and natural light – Staircase as a central element of the interior architecture
Stairwell and natural light – Staircase as a central element of the interior architecture

Interior designer near Geneva: design and project management

This project highlights the role of the interior architect in complete renovation, combining space design, volume optimization and site supervision.

The project management mission ensures:

Enhancing an unusual space through custom design

This project demonstrates that a well-thought-out renovation is not limited to an aesthetic transformation. It consists of revealing the potential of a place by building on its intrinsic qualities, while adapting it to current lifestyles.

In a context like that of the Pays de Gex near Geneva, where atypical properties are frequent, this approach makes it possible to create unique, sustainable spaces adapted to their occupants.

Your renovation project in the Pays de Gex, Geneva or Annecy

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