Wings full of living space and bedrooms that curve around a patio or garden, in the shape that suits your plot: a clean I, a sheltered L, an embracing U or C. The comfort of a bungalow, with today's architecture.
The L-shape is one of the possible configurations. The same home is also available in other floor plans, each single-storey and with sheltered outdoor space:
Each shape responds differently to your plot and your way of living. The patio and the garage or carport are part of the design, so the whole remains one calm volume.
Lucien is the home you'll never want to leave. Single-storey living is comfortable at any age, and the wing structure allows you to rearrange functions as your life changes: a children's room becomes an office, the patio gains an outdoor kitchen.
We make the walls and floors of your Lucien in our workshop in Tielt, sheltered from wind and weather and with millimetre precision. On your plot, the crane sets them in place wing by wing, and within just a few weeks your home stands wind- and watertight. From contract to completion, including permit and preparation, allow around one year.
Carpentier is a company that keeps its word: punctual in timing, punctual in follow-up. That makes working together very pleasant. I have therefore strongly recommended them to other architects and professionals, because of the knowledge present within the company and because they work innovatively with very fine products.
| Cyriel | Urbain | Modest | Lucien (this home) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of home | Compact starter home | Townhouse on a narrow plot | Family home that grows with you | Spacious single-storey family home |
| Gross floor area | 80.70 m² | 116 m² (flat roof) or 148 m² (pitched roof) | 147.83 m² as standard, up to 224 m² | 150.88 m² (L-shape) to 206.24 m² (U- or C-shape) |
| Storeys | 1, all on one level | 2, or 3 with a pitched roof | 2 | 1, all on one level |
| Bedrooms | 1, with dressing room and study | 3 | 4, including 1 on the ground floor | 3 |
| Roof | Flat | Flat or pitched | Flat or pitched | Flat |
| Outdoor space | Large glazed façade onto the garden, optional canopy | Town garden at the rear | Patio, garage or carport, your choice | Patio and carport or garage, integrated into the volume |
| Ideal plot | Narrow and deep | Urban infill plot from 6.5 m wide | Average plot, layout follows the sun | Wide plot in a detached setting |
| Extending later | Second life as a garden office, pool house or care home | Fit out the attic or add a storey | Add a storey, garage, patio or study | Rearrange functions within the wings |
| Price indication | On request | On request | On request | On request |
| More info | Discover Cyriel | Discover Urbain | Discover Modest | This page |
We answer general questions about modular timber construction, such as lead time and quality, on the Forestique page. Here you can read what applies specifically to Lucien.
That depends on your plot and on how you live. The I-shape (199.95 m²) suits a long plot, the L-shape (150.88 m²) is the standard model with a sheltered corner for the patio, and the U- and C-shapes (206.24 m²) fully embrace the patio for maximum privacy. We'll look together at which shape best fits your land.
Lucien spreads out across a single level and therefore needs a wider plot than a home with an upper floor. Exactly how much depends on the shape you choose and on the town planning regulations of your municipality. Send us your plot details and we'll check it for you right away.
Yes. Everything is on the ground floor, without stairs, and the sleeping wing is separate from the living wing. If your life changes, you can rearrange the functions: a children's room becomes a study, the patio gains an outdoor kitchen. We can incorporate step-free access into the design if you wish.
Yes. The patio and the garage or carport are part of the volume, so the whole remains one calm architectural entity. Whether you opt for a garage or a carport is up to you.
The price depends on the shape (I, L, U or C), the choice of garage or carport, the finishing level and the technical installations. Request a no-obligation price indication for your plot and shape: you'll receive a clear overview of what is included.
Since 1958, Carpentier has stood for craftsmanship in wood. What began in Tielt as Willy Carpentier Houtindustrie grew into a wood specialist that supplies more than 20,000 m³ of European hardwood each year and was one of the first Belgian companies to hold both the FSC and PEFC labels.
Today the third generation continues that story. Forestique is their own living concept: not an anonymous building system, but a home from people who have been working with wood for more than sixty years and are involved with it themselves every day.
I, L, U or C: send us your plot details and we'll show which shape of Lucien best fits your land, along with a price indication. Free and without obligation.
