DAVERDISSE

To strike the perfect balance between intimacy and shared experiences, Maxime de Campenaere Studio designed suites that allow families to form smaller, private units while still enjoying their time together. Originally, the upper floors were divided into two heavily compartmentalized sections, creating a stark separation from the ground floor and obscuring the barn’s original volume. The renovation focused on simplifying the layout, unveiling the full architectural potential of the space. A striking, cathedral-like distribution hall now rises nine meters high, structuring the two levels with a sense of grandeur. To amplify natural light, side walls were fitted with interior-shuttered windows, gently diffusing daylight between the bedrooms and the hall. This clever design introduces a “cabin within a house” effect, fostering visual connections between children and adults through dynamic sightlines. Additionally, a skylight was introduced between the first floor and the ground level, brightening a once-shadowed area. Positioned just beyond the entrance hall, this feature creates a theatrical reveal, drawing the visitor’s gaze upward toward the newly enhanced spaces.