Behind a typical terraced facade with garage, a former warehouse is hidden in a dense urban building block.

The regular rhythm of a concrete frame structure fills the entire ground floor of the narrow deep plot where living, studio and outdoor spaces intertwine. Two fully cut away bays create a caesura between the main building and the rear building. By also cutting away the last travée, the studio receives light along large sash windows on both sides. Centrally on the five bays, an elongated opening is provided between two upright roof beams. Three metal grilles slide over each other and allow zenital light to be filtered. The system, inspired by the cover mechanism of a packet boat, runs on wheels and can be operated manually via a ladder in the rear patio.