Before & After – An Old Warehouse Was Turned Into A Contemporary Home

Brengues Le Pavec architects have shared photos of a modern warehouse conversion they completed in the south of France, between Montpellier and the sea.

The ‘Before’…the run-down warehouse, which was still being used to store products, was dark and filled with shelves.

The challenge of the designers was to propose a type of housing adapted to the Mediterranean climate and customs while maintaining the site’s industrial character. This resulted in the metal structure being retained and introduced outdoor spaces providing the necessary natural light.

Let’s take a look around the updated warehouse.

Inside, two wood-clad volumes stand out. The real walnut cladding of these “boxes within boxes” lends warmth to the whole. These volumes house technical areas, storerooms, laundry rooms, checkrooms, and sanitary facilities. One of these volumes can be seen in the living room, and the other in the dining area and kitchen.

In the living room, a library built-in library adds storage, while a pop of color has been added to the space in the form of a red couch, and a storage unit runs along the wall.

Sliding doors open the living room to the outdoor space that includes a wood deck surrounding a pool, and a covered seating area.

The other side of the living room opens to a patio that’s furnished with red outdoor furniture.

The dining area and kitchen share the same open-plan room. The high black ceilings are complemented by the minimalist black kitchen and the nearby wine cellar and tasting area.

Throughout the entire home, walls of windows flood the interior with natural light, brightening the dark elements, while polished concrete flooring retains the industrial look.

In one of the bedrooms, the white walls contrast the black elements, while the windows provide a view of the plants outside.

In the bathroom, a freestanding white bathtub is positioned in front of the windows, while a wood shelf adds a natural element.

The home also includes staircases that provide access to a mezzanine on each of the wood-clad boxes featured in the social areas of the home.

Photography by Zoe Chaudeurge