The main challenge DCA (Design Crew for Architecture) faced in their proposal for a family and childhood house, located in Saint Julien en Genevois, France, was the resulting compactness from the tight ratio between the net area planned to be built and the buildable area allowed by regulations. Despite their extremely restrictive lot, they aimed for great quality spaces while instilling some generosity to create project that moves toward consistent urban characteristics. More images and architect’s description after the break.
The main danger in the construction of a new building is the violence it might be for the landscape. This is an increased risk for public facilities considering the stakes they represent in terms of image and representation. As a result, our proposal affirms a strong will to take into consideration the public sphere’s handling in the first place as a precondition for the architectural expression of the building itself.
