Single-storey turnkey extension in Thirimont

In Thirimont, a rural village in the province of Hainaut, Wallonia, STARC designed a single-storey extension to an existing limestone rubble-stone house, guided by a rigorous approach to architectural continuity. The original building reflects the local constructive tradition through its two-storey gabled profile, restrained openings with dark surrounds and a pitched roof that sits naturally within the surrounding rural landscape.

The design intent centred on achieving immediate material and volumetric coherence between the existing structure and the new volume. Delivered as a turnkey project, the 48-square-metre ground-floor extension replicates the grey-beige tones of the limestone masonry, the rhythm of the existing elevations and the overall architectural language of the main house, ensuring no break in scale or character disrupts the reading of the ensemble. The compact and deliberately low-profile addition preserves views from the generous tree-lined garden towards the heritage silhouette of the principal building.

The siting of the extension was carefully considered in relation to the main house, the ancillary outbuildings set further back on the plot and the landscaped outdoor space. The new living area reinforces the permeability between interior and garden while remaining sufficiently discreet to allow the original building to assert its presence fully within its landscape setting. This residential extension project demonstrates how sober, context-sensitive architecture can enrich rural heritage without diminishing it.

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