Maison Berton, Prouesse Architecturale Brute Et Lumineuse Avec Toit Terrasse

Amid the traditional row of typical brick houses in Lille, one silhouette stands out: the Maison Berton. Far more than just a home, this architectural feat of steel and timber frame is the result of an extraordinary human and technical adventure.

Designed and built by the architect who bears its name, this house is a testament to a bold ambition: to reinterpret the neighborhood’s codes while respecting its harmony. Here, metal replaces brick without ever clashing. On the contrary, it fits with raw elegance into the urban fabric, becoming the friendly curiosity of the entire street.

The entrance leads to a large workshop, now filled with models and projects. This flexible space can be reinvented according to desires: a workspace or reception area, game room, or shelter for a vintage car.

The eye is immediately drawn to the sculptural staircase in white lacquered steel, the true backbone of the structure. It serves three minimalist bedrooms on split levels as well as a tastefully decorated bathroom. The living spaces are bright and open, while each room offers a surprising sense of privacy.

Upstairs, the through-living room and dining kitchen, featuring a central island in raw stainless steel that follows the structure’s atypical shape, are bathed in natural light.

Everywhere, large bay windows frame the city like paintings. The smoked and oiled solid oak flooring warmly complements the raw plywood partitions, designed as built-in furniture.

At the top, a superb 65 m² roof terrace clad in immaculate white siding with the look of a solarium has been conceived as a living space. It offers an intimate outdoor area, sheltered from view and suspended above the rooftops of Lille.

This rare and uniquely spirited creation offers an exclusive living experience for lovers of architecture and urban history.

A true manifesto of modernity that withstands time, its facade is made up of 15,000 hand-nailed Corten steel scales. A titanic work that created a unique social bond: during construction, neighbors became spectators, then accomplices in this transformation.

Living here means embracing a home that has won the heart of an entire neighborhood.

ENERGY CLASS: B / CLIMATE CLASS: A

Estimated average annual energy expenses for standard use, based on 2021 energy prices: between €1020 and €1380.

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Camille MARCHICA - RSAC 101 268 571
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Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/