EP3746614A1

EP3746614A1 - Modular inhabitable space

Info

Publication number: EP3746614A1
Application number: EP19702451.6A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Arnaud LAVIER; Jean-Claude Jacquet; Lionel Duchamp
Original assignee: Magenta
Current assignee: Magenta
Priority date: 2018-02-01
Filing date: 2019-02-01
Publication date: 2020-12-09
Anticipated expiration: 2039-02-01
Also published as: WO2019149887A1; FR3077317A1; FR3077317B1; EP3746614B1

Abstract

An inhabitable space, characterised in that it comprises a through-space (40) extending in a longitudinal direction from a first outer wall (1) to a second opposing outer wall (11), delimiting the inhabitable space into a right-hand side portion (41) and a left-hand side portion (50), a first side portion (41) comprising at least a bathroom (42) and a kitchen (43), and the other second side portion (50) comprising at least one transverse partition (51) that can be moved in the longitudinal direction in order to modify the configuration of the inhabitable space.

Description

Modular living space

The invention relates to a modular living space, and a building comprising several modular living volumes.

Traditional construction is often based on architectural plans determined during construction and then frozen. Such an approach lacks flexibility because a resident may wish to adapt a living space to his taste at the time of construction, then change his living space over time.

On the other hand, current constructions are usually made to measure on site. The realization of these constructions requires to coordinate the collaboration and the chain of various trades: this organization is often complex and induces relatively long construction times, often with errors and delays.

There are home improvement solutions based on the addition of movable furniture or partitions. These solutions bring a flexible character to the home. However, they are not designed modular design, do not provide flexibility in the design of homes. In addition, the solutions selected are often limited and / or require mobilities of furniture in several secant directions, which makes them very user-friendly.

Thus, a general object of the invention is to provide a design solution for a living space that improves the solutions of the state of the art, does not have all or part of the disadvantages of the state of the art. More specifically, a first object of the invention consists of a modular living space, allowing its optimal adaptation to the needs of a resident.

A second object of the invention consists of a modular living space allowing a simpler construction, faster, more reliable, more reproducible and less expensive.

For this purpose, the invention is based on a living space, characterized in that it comprises a through space extending in a longitudinal direction from a first outer wall to a second outer opposite wall, defining the living space in two parts left and right side, a first lateral portion comprising at least one bathroom and a kitchen, and the other second lateral portion comprising at least one transverse partition movable in the longitudinal direction to change the configuration of the living space.

The other second lateral portion may comprise at least two parallel transverse partitions movable in the longitudinal direction.

The living space may comprise at least one movable transverse partition comprising a sealing device around its periphery.

The sealing device may comprise flexible joints retractable or not.

The living space may comprise at least one high frequency mobile transverse partition without sealing around its entire periphery.

The living space may comprise at least one transverse partition movable on side rails or on the ceiling and optionally equipped with wheels on the floor, retractable or not. The living space may comprise at least one lateral partition of the traversing space movable in the longitudinal direction. The living space may comprise at least one movable partition forming a piece of furniture.

The habitable volume may comprise a separation in frames in a transverse direction, delimiting several parts, at least three of which a through space, these parts extending longitudinally.

The living space may comprise at least one longitudinal beam extending from the inlet wall to the second opposite wall, on which is arranged at least one support rail and / or guide a movable partition.

The living space may include an entrance door leading to the through space and / or a balcony opening to the through space. The invention also relates to a building, characterized in that it comprises a corridor allowing access to the entrance door of several habitable volumes as described above.

The building may comprise two parallel through spaces arranged on the same floor and / or two superimposed floors, and whose input walls are substantially aligned or are distributed on either side of the corridor.

These objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in detail in the following description of a particular embodiment made in a non-limiting manner in relation to the appended figures among which: Figure 1 shows a top view of a plan of a living space according to one embodiment of the invention. Figure 2 shows a perspective view from above of the living space according to the embodiment of the invention.

Figures 3 to 7 show other configurations of the living space according to the embodiment of the invention.

Figures 8 to 1 1 show perspective views from above of several configurations of the living space according to the embodiment of the invention. Figures 12 to 14 show several configurations of the living space according to a variant of the embodiment of the invention.

Figures 15 and 16 show views with the supporting structure to the ceiling of a living space according to one embodiment of the invention.

Figure 17 shows a top view of a plan of a building comprising several habitable volumes according to the embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 18 represents a view from above of a variant plan of a building comprising several habitable volumes according to the embodiment of the invention. Figures 1 to 1 1 show a plan of a living space according to one embodiment. Preferably, this habitable volume is inscribed in a substantially rectangular surface, even if an outer wall may have one or more unhooked. In addition, some outer walls may optionally form a different angle of 90 ° between them.

Thus, this plan includes four outer walls defining the floor space. A first input wall 1 comprises in particular an entrance door 2. According to this embodiment, this input wall 1 comprises two parallel non-aligned sub-walls, separated by a drop formed by a small wall perpendicular to both of them. sub-walls, whose alignment will be specified later. A second wall opposite 1 1 to the inlet wall 1 limits the opposite end of the habitable volume. Finally, the two inlet and opposite walls 1 1 are connected by two lateral outer walls which we will call by right wall 21 and left 31 convention, considered in a direction from the entrance door 2 to the opposite wall 1 1 .

In addition, we will conventionally call longitudinal direction the direction extending from the inlet wall 1 to the opposite wall 1 1, perpendicular to these two walls, and therefore parallel to the two side walls 21, 31. We will call transverse direction the perpendicular direction extending from one side wall to the other. The two longitudinal and transverse directions thus define a horizontal plane. The vertical direction will be the direction perpendicular to the two longitudinal and transverse directions, therefore perpendicular to the horizontal plane.

According to this embodiment, the living space defined by these outer walls is organized in two lateral parts 41, 50, separated by a through space 40 extending longitudinally over the entire length of the living space, from the inlet wall 1 until 1 to the opposite wall 1. This through space 40 thus has the particularity of not be interrupted by a transverse partition. It is therefore not interrupted by a transverse door. It is continuous from the first outer wall to the second outer opposite wall. It is delimited on its sides by longitudinal partitions, possibly discontinuous or mobile in the longitudinal direction. The minimum width of this through space is greater than 1 meter, or even greater than 1, 2 meter, or even 1, 4 m, and preferably has areas with a single or without a side wall, to give it an upper volume. Alternatively, this width is as defined above over substantially the entire length of the through space. This arrangement around a central open space makes it possible in particular to optimize the mobility of partitions and to optimize the overall comfort of the living space.

The through space 40 delimits two lateral parts. The right-hand lateral portion 41 comprises all the rooms of water of the living space, and in particular for example a shower room 42, preferably entirely enclosed by partitions, and a kitchen 43, which can be closed, but preferably at least partially open to the through space 40.

The left side 50 includes rooms without water, such as rooms and living rooms. According to this embodiment, it comprises two transverse partitions 51, 52, extending from the left side wall 31 to the through space 40. According to the particularity of the habitable volume according to the embodiment, these transverse partitions are movable in the longitudinal direction. Naturally, alternatively, the right and left side portions may be reversed.

The first movable transverse partition 51 defines for example a chamber 53 or a simple dressing, according to its position, this chamber 53 extending from the inlet wall 1. This chamber is closed: the transverse partition 51 comes close to a longitudinal partition 45, which delimits the left border of the through space 40, in alignment with the perpendicular wall 3 forming the hook of the inlet wall 1. The mobility of this transverse wall 51 thus makes it possible to lengthen or shorten the chamber 53.

Preferably, the transverse partition 51 comes into contact on its two ends with firstly the longitudinal partition 45 and secondly with the left side wall 31. This lateral contact is such that it allows the relative displacement of the partition transverse 51, while ensuring airtightness and soundproofness. For this, the lateral ends of the transverse partition 51 can be equipped over their entire height with a flexible elastomer-type seal or brush, which remains in contact with the walls between which it is positioned to ensure this seal and / or a guide lateral; this seal rubs on the longitudinal walls during the displacement of the movable transverse partition. Alternatively, such a seal may be retractable to facilitate movement of the partition and prevent damage or wear by friction during movement of the movable transverse partition. In addition, this movable transverse partition 51 likewise comprises gaskets on its low and high ends, at floor level and ceiling of the living space. This partition thus ensures tightness over its entire periphery, maintaining the isolation of the chamber 52 in all its positions.

According to one embodiment, the sealing device arranged around the perimeter of the movable partition comprises static gaskets on the floor and retractable from the ceiling, and the partition comprises a lifting mechanism, revealing retractable wheels, preferably mechanical based on a lever or cylinder, to occupy a displacement configuration, in which the partition is raised and placed on a wheel. Alternatively, the partition can on the contrary lower, to clear a static seal of the ceiling and achieve another configuration of displacement, the seal to the floor then being retractable. The seals can be of type broom thus ensuring a partial seal but easy guidance between wall, floor, ceiling and partition concerned. In another embodiment, the joints are flexible elastomeric type. They can then comprise at least one lip facilitating sliding. These elastomeric type flexible seals may also have a wider contact surface and / or have a tubular chamber in their length, which makes them deformable and more suitable for a crush seal. These flexible joints can also be stretchable, which facilitates sealing at their ends in the angles formed between wall, floor, ceiling and partition concerned.

The mobility of the movable transverse partition is ensured by several longitudinal rails, which can be positioned laterally and / or on the ceiling, at the level of beams arranged at the level of the longitudinal partition 45 for example, as will be specified with reference to FIGS. and 16, and positioned on the left side wall 31 and / or the surrounding ceiling for example. The stroke of this movable transverse partition 51 is preferably limited to the end of the longitudinal partition 45 to keep the chamber 53 closed in all configurations. In addition or variant, the partition can be equipped with casters supporting its weight resting on the floor, allowing easy movement to the floor, the upper rails fulfilling a simple guiding function. Preferably, the solution does not use a rail on the ground, to avoid altering the floor covering. Advantageously, at least one rail arranged inside a side wall can be used for guiding a movable transverse partition. Such a rail thus does not include any protruding portion outside the side wall. The rail thus offers a guide volume arranged in a recessed volume in the wall. Such a construction makes it possible to position the transverse wall closest to the partition, over its entire height. This facilitates for example the implementation of the seal, while providing an optimized aesthetic. Alternatively, such rail can be arranged inside the ceiling, similarly, or even in the angle at the intersection of the ceiling and a side wall. On the other hand, the movable transverse partition advantageously slides in such a rail by means of at least two rollers fixed to the movable transverse partition and arranged in the same rail, preferably spaced apart. Said rail then advantageously has a U-shaped section to surround the at least two wheels.

The habitable volume then comprises a second movable transverse partition 52, which separates the remaining habitable volume from the left lateral part 50 into two spaces 54, 55.

According to this embodiment, these two spaces 54, 55 or a single space 55 is open on the through space 40. Preferably, an additional movable longitudinal partition 46, preferably in alignment with the longitudinal partition 45, is added to close all or part of these volumes. As a variant, such a movable longitudinal partition is mounted movably parallel to another longitudinal partition, in a slightly offset manner, to possibly be superimposed on this other longitudinal partition, as is for example represented in FIGS. 6 and 14. Such a partition longitudinal is movable in the longitudinal direction, to increase the possibilities of modularity of the living space, allowing different configurations spaces 54, 55 closed or open.

The two movable transverse partitions 51, 52 can occupy different positions, several examples of which are illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 1 1. These two partitions can even come into contact with one another to delimit only two distinct spaces in the left side 50 of the living space. Note, mobile transverse partitions 51, 52 and / or a longitudinal partition at the border of the through space 40 can be furniture, or simple narrow partitions.

In addition, a movable transverse partition can guarantee sealing, as explained above. Such an option will be preferred for a partition defining a chamber and / or intended for little movement, or at a low frequency of movement. Alternatively, a movable transverse partition may not guarantee sealing, in which case its periphery will be simplified, as well as its movement that could be done with simple wheels. Such a solution will be preferred for a partition whose movement will be more frequent, said high frequency. The uses of this space 54 can thus be as extra bedroom, game room, library, office or business premises.

Of course, the living space could include any other number of movable partitions, at least one. By way of example, FIGS. 12 to 14 illustrate the possibilities of designing a living space with a single mobile transverse partition. However, according to an important feature, the living space is provided to include at least one movable partition which does not extend over the entire width of the volume, but on a side only. In addition, its mobility is oriented in one direction, the longitudinal direction.

On the other hand, the living space is designed with dimensions allowing its modular character. It is built by simple assembly of parts, such as partitions, external walls, joinery, etc., manufactured in a standardized way and independent in the factory and transported to the place of construction. For this, these parts are preferably wood. To facilitate this modular construction, the parts are assembled in a transverse grid to transport them by road. This frame may contain the lateral left part on the one hand, and the other the through space 40 and the right lateral part 41.

As represented by FIGS. 15 and 16, longitudinal beams 5 extending longitudinally from the inlet wall 1 to the opposite wall 1 1, at the level of the through space 40, substantially in the center of the habitable volume. Transverse joists 6 extend transversely from the left to right external walls above the longitudinal beams 5. A false ceiling can be fixed under these joists 6 to hide them. These beams serve as fixing structures for the interior layout of the living space. In particular, the longitudinal beams 5 support at least one guide rail and / or support of a piece of furniture or a partition movable in the longitudinal direction.

Naturally, in addition to the walls and partitions described above, the living space includes doors, windows, balconies, etc. The walls and partitions described above may also include openings, doors, windows, glazed frames, etc. Thus, for example, the left and right walls may have an opening connected to another room, such as a chamber, as shown in the embodiment of Figure 18, or on a balcony.

The invention also relates to a building comprising several habitable volumes as described above, as represented by FIGS. 17 and 18. Such a building may comprise a floor comprising a plurality of habitable volumes whose entrance walls 1 are substantially aligned and served by a corridor 60 and a staircase 61. This building comprises several parallel apartments, that is to say whose longitudinal directions, defined by their crossing space, are parallel. These parallel apartments are on the same floor. They can of course be on different floors. As a remark, this architecture makes it possible to form a modular building, while optimizing the space available, especially compared to traditional buildings arranged around spiral staircases.

Alternatively, when, in particular, the parcel of land on which the building is built is not rectangular, this building may include one or more non-parallel apartments, that is to say ones whose longitudinal directions, defined by their crossing space, form a non-zero angle with the longitudinal direction of all other apartments. The corridor space 60 also allows the use for common uses occupants of different living volumes of the type of meeting space, gardening, etc..

Figure 18 shows the plan of a floor of a building illuminated on two facades only according to an alternative embodiment, wherein central and / or lateral openings allow light input. This building is built according to a constant pattern represented on the perimeter, which allows the design according to a modular structure. Frames of identical widths can be inserted between two habitable volumes according to the embodiment of the invention. With the presence of one or more passage openings with these living spaces, the spaces thus created can be used as additional rooms or terraces. Preferably, this frame has a length of between 2.5 m and 3.5 m inclusive. Thus, each housing is in a modular form in which in particular each side portion can be constructed and transported independently and / or semi-autonomous, for assembly at the place of construction. In addition, the different housing forms modules arranged optimally on the same floor to make the most of the available space. These modules are optionally repeated superimposed on several floors. Transverse spaces, as represented in FIG. 18, can be added to the habitable volumes at their inlet wall 1, thus enabling the creation of additional private living spaces communicating with the living volumes, which can be used independently or independently as a living room. friends or studio. These additional private living space can also be equipped with movable partitions, these moving transversely, as in Figure 18, or possibly longitudinally.

Claims

Claims:

1. Living space, characterized in that it comprises a through space (40) extending in a longitudinal direction from a first outer wall (1) to a second outer wall (1 1), delimiting the living space in two right (41) and left (50) lateral parts, a first lateral part (41) comprising at least one water room (42) and a kitchen (43), and the other second lateral part (50) comprising at least one minus a transverse partition (51) movable in the longitudinal direction to change the configuration of the living space.

2. Living space according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the through space (40) is continuous from the first outer wall (1) to the second wall opposite (1 1) outside, uninterrupted by a transverse partition or by a transverse door, and / or in that the through space (40) has a width greater than 1 meter, or even greater than 1, 2 meters, or even greater than 1, 4 m.

3. Living space according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the other second lateral portion (50) comprises at least two transverse partitions (51, 52) parallel movable in the longitudinal direction.

4. Living space according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one movable transverse partition (51) comprising a sealing device on its periphery.

5. Living space according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the sealing device comprises flexible joints retractable or not.

6. Living space according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one transverse partition (52) movable at high frequency without sealing around its entire periphery.

7. Living space according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one transverse partition (51) movable on side rails or the ceiling and optionally equipped with wheels on the floor, retractable or not and / or in it comprises at least one transverse partition (51) movable on at least one lateral rail arranged inside a side wall or on at least one upper rail arranged inside the ceiling, said rail comprising no projecting portion outside the side wall or ceiling, the transverse partition comprising at least two rollers disposed in said at least one rail.

8. Living space according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one side wall (46) of the traversing space (40) movable in the longitudinal direction.

9. Living space according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one movable partition forming a piece of furniture.

10. Living space according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a frame separation in a transverse direction, defining a plurality of parts (40, 41, 50), at least three including a through space (40), these portions (40, 41, 50) extending longitudinally.

1 1. Living space according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one longitudinal beam (5) extending from the inlet wall (1) to the second wall opposite (1 1), on which is arranged at least one support rail and / or guide a movable partition.

12. Living space according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises an entrance door (2) opening on the through space (40) and / or a balcony opening on the through space (40). .

13. Building, characterized in that it comprises several habitable volumes according to one of the preceding claims and a corridor

(60) for accessing the entrance door (2) of a plurality of said habitable volumes according to one of the preceding claims.

14. Building according to the preceding claim, characterized in that it comprises two parallel through spaces arranged on the same floor and / or two superimposed stages, and whose input walls (1) are substantially aligned or are distributed from and other of the corridor (60).