Varied volumetrics and local materials of the La Tierce residence for a living experience intimately linked with nature

La Tierce is designed by Atelier Boom Town with three main volumes with gable roofs and cladding in oxidized cedar boards; these house the central core of the dwelling, reminiscent of the rural constructions of a bygone era. This initial volumetric composition is connected by a series of spaces with flat roofs and exposed laminated wood structure

The wooden structure creates spaces and organizes flows; it connects the dwelling from east to west, from north to south, and from the cliff rock to the sky through the cedar foliage. An observation space of the place offers multiple orientations and a diversification of viewpoints: its voids extend into a panoramic terrace to the south and a loggia to the west, allowing access to the external spaces at the upper level and diversifying the experience of the place

Two of the volumes of La Tierce are projected onto the slope leading to the lake. The protected spaces below house outdoor terraces on a natural plateau, offering another immersive experience in the environment. Despite dense vegetation, the presence of the lake is perceivable through the shimmer and lapping of the water filtering through the trees. The house is in close relation with its context: externally, it emerges delicately among the cliffs and trees, while its interior is informed and defined by that same landscape

The project unfolds in the sobriety of its volumetrics, its architectural components, and the choice of materials; it prioritizes the well-being of the inhabitants through an intimate and diversified relationship with the surrounding nature. The socio-ecological values of the project are realized not only through the use of local materials but also by integrating a system of ten geothermal wells used for its conditioning and heating systems