Equestrian Estate

Conceived as a contemporary reinterpretation of the rural farmstead, this equestrian project in Normandy replaces pre-existing structures with a new architectural ensemble of stables integrated into the landscape. Drawing clear inspiration from Belgian agricultural architecture, the design is based on clarity, abstraction, and a rigorous use of materials.

The project is composed of elongated, dark timber-clad volumes arranged to define a central courtyard, the spatial and functional heart of the complex. This configuration recalls the archetypal farmyard, where buildings establish a clear boundary while still allowing openness toward the surrounding meadows. Carefully framed passages and aligned openings create strong visual connections across the site, reinforcing the dialogue between architecture, horses, and landscape.

The apparent simplicity reveals a high level of craftsmanship.

The architecture operates “at the scale of furniture,” where refined details, textures, and joints become perceptible.

Light filters through the slatted façades, animating the courtyard with subtle variations of shadow and emphasizing the quiet, diaphanous quality of the buildings.

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