Construction of house 1974 (≈ 1974)
Personal work by Marcel Lods.
15 juillet 2003
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 15 juillet 2003 (≈ 2003)
Official registration of the building.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
3e quart XXe siècle
Construction period
Construction period 3e quart XXe siècle (≈ 2062)
Modern architectural context in France.
Heritage classified
The house in full (Case ZL 29): registration by order of 15 July 2003
Key figures
Marcel Lods - Architect
Manufacturer and owner of the house.
Origin and history
The house Lods is an architectural construction located in Belforêt-en-Perche, in the department of Orne in Normandy. Built in 1974, it embodies the innovative constructive principles of its time, applied by architect Marcel Lods for his personal use. This project synthesizes industrial and collective techniques, such as the use of prefabricated structures, enhanced insulation, and integrated heating, air conditioning and lighting systems.
The plan of the house is structured around a central patio, promoting fluid circulation and transparency between the interior spaces. The volumes, deliberately simple, avoid unnecessary partitioning. The large aluminium windows, combined with mobile technical boxes in the false ceilings, illustrate a functional and innovative approach, characteristic of Lods' work in collective housing.
Classified as a historic monument since 15 July 2003, Lods House reflects the evolution of 20th century architectural practices. It also reflects the adaptation of industrial methods to a domestic scale, while preserving a clean aesthetic. Its inscription underlines its heritage importance, both for its design and for the techniques it implements.
Located on the old town of Sérigny, the house is now a landmark for the study of modern architecture in France. The available GPS coordinates place the site at 79 Le Val Chaton, confirming its anchoring in the Norman landscape. The protected elements include the entire house, as defined in the cadastre (park ZL 29).
