French architectural firm ACAU Architects designed this narrow family home on the outskirts of Marseille, France with a board-marked raw concrete exterior.
Measuring in at 1500 square feet, the 'Cap House' was built under both budgetary and size constraints due to the townhouse's location -- a narrow plot of land that sits between two other existing homes. To help distinguish the residence from other homes in the area, the designers decided to utilize a raw concrete facade that was board-marked to resemble the look of a wooden building.
Besides the concrete facade, the three storey Cap House also features an angular bay window, a concealed roof terrace and a combined guest bedroom, garage and workshop located on the ground floor. The choice of utilizing a concrete structure also removes the need for columns, allowing for an open floor plan on the inside with plenty of glass walls to help filter in natural light.
Board-Marked Concrete Facades
This Narrow French Townhouse Features a Textured Concrete Exterior
Trend Themes
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Board-marked Concrete Facades — Board-marked raw concrete facades are becoming increasingly popular among architects looking to create unique and durable building designs.
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Narrow Plot Architecture — Architectural firms are creating innovative design solutions for narrow plots of land, such as utilizing vertical space and unconventional room layouts to maximize useable space.
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Open Floor Plans with Glass Walls — Open floor plans and glass walls are being combined to create bright and airy living and work spaces, inviting the outdoors in and promoting a collaborative environment.
Industry Implications
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Architecture — Architects and builders have the opportunity to experiment with unconventional materials and design for narrow plots of land, creating unique and cost-effective structures for their clients.
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Construction — Board-marked concrete facades provide an opportunity for construction companies to offer clients more durable and eco-friendly building materials as an alternative to traditional wood and brick.
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Interior Design — Open floor plans and glass walls offer interior designers a chance to create modern and bright living and work environments, encouraging creative collaborations and promoting healthy work habits.