la couronne the building was erected in the xvii th century. it first was used as wine cellar and...
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La CouronneThe building was erected in the XVIIth century. It first was used as wine cellar and hostel.It stands right across Cressier’s train station, and at the foot of its Renaissance castle.Today, the groundfloor shelters a pizzeria and restaurant, while the upper floors accommodate flats. We renovate little by little...
La CouronneFirst works: creation of a 2½ rooms apartment in the former hotel dining hall of 53 m2.
Living room and kitchen: roughly 24 m2
Two bedrooms: each 11 m2
Bathroom: roughly 4 m2
Corridor: roughly 3 m2
La Couronne — Route de Neuchâtel 2 —
2088 Cressier (NE)
Entrance of the restaurant(seen from the Train station)
Our own entrance (on the rue du Château). Our name is on the doorbell.
Our flat(6 windows on the corner)
La Couronne — Route de Neuchâtel 2 —
2088 Cressier (NE)
Living roomOn the left, the entrance door. On the right the old fire place, partly rebuilt.
La Couronne, Cressier — Appartement côté rue —
Construction: spring 2013
La Couronne, Cressier — Appartement côté rue —
Chantier: printemps 2013
La Couronne — Route de Neuchâtel 2 —
2088 Cressier (NE)
All the walls were done anew, and so were the spaces between old wooden beams.Here, a fireplace detail.
La Couronne — Route de Neuchâtel 2 —
2088 Cressier (NE)
La Couronne, Cressier — Appartement côté rue —
Construction: spring 2013
Detail on the openings.
Another detail: the dining space.
La Couronne, Cressier — Appartement côté rue —
Chantier: printemps 2013
La Couronne — Route de Neuchâtel 2 —
2088 Cressier (NE)
La Couronne — Route de Neuchâtel 2 —
2088 Cressier (NE)
KitchenNested in the same general volume, the kitchen space was particularely taken care of, with the new equipment in the colour shade of the existing old cupboards.
La Couronne, Cressier — Appartement côté rue —
Construction: spring 2013
La Couronne, Cressier — Appartement côté rue —
Chantier: printemps 2013
La Couronne — Route de Neuchâtel 2 —
2088 Cressier (NE)
In dawn light, one car barely see the tilework we were so proud of: the tiles are clear and textured, underlined by white joints.
La Couronne — Route de Neuchâtel 2 —
2088 Cressier (NE)
CorridorThe short and broad corridor leads to the rooms and bathroom.The original solid wooden floor was restaured and kept everywhere, including in the bathroom.
La Couronne, Cressier — Appartement côté rue —
Construction: spring 2013
La Couronne, Cressier — Appartement côté rue —
Chantier: printemps 2013
La Couronne — Route de Neuchâtel 2 —
2088 Cressier (NE)
From the corridor, one can see the fireplace.
La Couronne — Route de Neuchâtel 2 —
2088 Cressier (NE)
RoomsAnother detail, since there is only little to say about the rooms.
La Couronne, Cressier — Appartement côté rue —
Construction: spring 2013
La Couronne, Cressier — Appartement côté rue —
Chantier: printemps 2013
La Couronne — Route de Neuchâtel 2 —
2088 Cressier (NE)
BathroomEventually, the bathroom is our jewel and pride: careful tiling work, integrated furniture, etc.
La Couronne — Route de Neuchâtel 2 —
2088 Cressier (NE)
Corner detail (tilework and niche).
La Couronne, Cressier — Appartement côté rue —
Construction: spring 2013
La Couronne, Cressier — Appartement côté rue —
Chantier: printemps 2013
La Couronne — Route de Neuchâtel 2 —
2088 Cressier (NE)
As a final, a typical «architecture review» picture!
If this short tour did not suffice, please come and visit by yourself!
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