La Colline

Residential Construction of New Townhouses in Gustavia

Initially conceived of as a development of three townhouses in Gustavia by Lotus Architects, the La Colline project stalled out during construction and was sold to a partnership with two new owners. The new ownership requested that the half-completed building transform from three units into just two and Bureau Xavier David accepted the challenge to manage the re-design and construction.

Status of La Colline before Bureau Xavier David's involvement.

Final results after Bureau Xavier David inherited the project.

Conversion from three units into just two required significant interior modifications as one entire staircase was eliminated. Additional space implied that possibility of larger, open floor plans, however, existing structural columns had to be carefully accounted for in order to achieve maximum effect.

Loft-like Living & Dining Spaces

In addition to reconfiguring the floor plans to accommodate the new building program, Bureau Xavier David also added the sliding wood brise-soleils that soften the intense glare of the setting sun on the western and southern façades of La Colline.

Interior of brise-soleils sun screening.

Exterior of brise-soleils sun screening.

Sliding Wood Brise-Soleils

The two completed townhouse unit each feature open-plan, loft-like living & dining spaces, bedrooms with ensuite baths, rooftop sunset terrace, private rear garden terrace and secure garage parking facilities. Material highlights include a double-layered oak floor by Hakwood of the Netherlands and Italian Carrera marble bathroom finishings.

Project specifications

Design Architect	Lotus Architects
Structural Engineer	Bureau Xavier David
MEP Engineer	Bureau Xavier David
Construction Manager	Bureau Xavier David
Interior Designer	Unbranded Group
Lighting Consultant	Alexander Stileman
Photographer	Bureau Xavier David
Project Location	Gustavia, Saint-Barthélemy
Project Area	370 square meters (4,000 square feet)
Project Year	2017

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