Specifications – LE REFUGE DE GASPARD – La Chapelle d’Abondance

The  “LE REFUGE DE GASPARD” is a collective new development sold off-plan consisting of 73 apartments spread across 2 chalets, ranging from 1-4-bed units, and includes 73 parking spaces.

The residence includes all the services of the Emotion range (Reception, lounges, aquatic area, wellness area, laundry, restrooms, etc.).

This summary specifications list aims to inform about the general characteristics of the proposed construction. An interior designer will propose all references and colours to offer harmonies of high-quality materials.

This notice was prepared before the final choice and implementation of the various materials or devices listed. Therefore, the standards and types of materials and devices mentioned below only constitute a general framework defining the quality of the construction program.

The construction of the entire development will comply with current standards, particularly thermal regulations RT 2020 (the latest) and acoustic regulations NRA.

I. GENERAL INFORMATION:

1. Earthworks and Structural Work:

1. Mechanical equipment will carry out excavations in full mass after general earthworks.
2. The foundations will be reinforced concrete, according to the dimensions defined by the geotechnical and structural engineering offices.
3. The exterior walls of the basements, façade walls, and gables will be made of reinforced concrete, with reinforcements and wall thickness calculated by the structural engineering office.
4. According to the structural engineer’s plans, interior walls of basements and common areas will be made of reinforced concrete or concrete blocks.
5. Interior separation walls between apartments and corridors will be made of reinforced concrete, complying with thermal and acoustic regulations.
6. The slabs and balconies of different levels will be solid reinforced concrete slabs, with reinforcements and slab thickness calculated by the structural engineering office.
7. The entire building structure will comply with seismic standards according to the soil study report provided by the geotechnical engineering office.
8. The approved construction control office validates and oversees the entire construction.

2. Roofing:

1. The building’s frame will be made of solid wood, traditional in style, with visible structure according to the structural engineer’s recommendations.
2. The frame will be treated with fungicide and insecticide.
3. The roof will respect the slopes according to the architect’s plans and current urban planning regulations.
4. The roofing will be steel panels, color chosen by the architect.
5. Rainwater drainage will be through copper gutters and downspouts with a 1-meter copper dolphin at the base. Heating cables will be installed.

3. Exterior Joinery:

1. Exterior joinery will be made of solid red pine, either French-style opening or sliding, according to the architect’s plans.
2. Windows will be double-glazed with safety glass for windows accessible from the outside.
3. Curtains will provide interior blackout (not provided).
4. According to the architect’s plans, some top-level openings will be “Velux” or similar, with interior electric blinds.
5. Window frames will be decorated with solid wood trim, both interior and exterior.
6. Exterior joinery will be treated with two coats of protective stain.
7. All exterior joinery will comply with thermal and acoustic regulations.

4. Façades:

1. Façades will be clad with brushed solid larch wood, plaster, and natural stones. The placement will follow the architect’s façade plans.
2. Balcony railings will be made of planed solid larch wood, according to the appearance defined by the architect’s façade plans.
3. For a perfect finish, the edges of the balcony slabs will be clad in planed solid larch wood, according to the appearance defined by the architect’s façade plans.
4. Exterior woodwork not treated at the factory will receive two coats of protective stain, colors chosen by the architect.

5. Insulation:

1. For better thermal insulation, the exterior walls will receive external thermal insulation, according to the thermal engineering office’s plans and recommendations.
2. The frame will receive under-ridge thermal insulation to emphasize volumes and visible wood, according to the architect’s plans.
3. The slabs between apartments and between apartments and common areas will have soundproofing in accordance with acoustic regulations.
4. Slabs located above unheated spaces will receive thermal and sound insulation on the underside of heated living areas.
5. The nature and thickness of the insulation will be determined by the thermal engineering office and the acoustic studies.

II. COMMON AREAS: SPECIFICATIONS

Summary:

Communal Areas:

1. Reception and Lounges: Personalized by an interior designer, featuring large-format stone-look tiles, solid wood elements, and specific lighting controlled by motion detectors.
2. Wellness Area: Includes an indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna, hammam, and treatment rooms, all designed with high-quality finishes and decorative lighting.
3. Laundry Room: Equipped with communal washing machines and dryers, with tiled floors and motion-activated lighting.
4. Ski Room: Each apartment has a private ski locker with a boot drying system and natural ventilation, with floors covered in durable rubber.
5. Parking: Both covered and exterior parking spaces are provided, with automatic entry systems, motion-activated lighting, and clearly marked spaces.

1. Entrance Halls / Reception / Lounges:

1. This iconic area of the development will be personalized by the interior designer.
2. The residence’s entrance doors (main and secondary) will be made of planed solid pine wood with glass and an access code system.
3. Floors will be large-format stone-look tiles, complemented by solid wood skirting boards, type and color chosen by the interior designer.
4. Walls will be smooth decorative paint, complemented by decorative elements in wood and/or stone. The type and color of the wall coverings will be defined by the interior designer.
5. The type and color of ceilings will be defined by the interior designer to highlight volumes, frame, and visible wood.
6. Interior joinery will be in brushed solid fir wood, complemented by decorative handles, type, and color chosen by the interior designer.
7. For highlighting these spaces, specific lighting design will be done by the interior designer, with lights controlled by motion detectors.
8. Elevators will serve all basement levels and all floors.
9. Elevator cabins will have brushed stainless-steel doors and high-quality finishes according to the interior designer’s choices.

2. “Pool / Jacuzzi / Hammam / Sauna” Area and Wellness Space:

1. This iconic area of the development will be personalized by the interior designer.
2. The decorative entrance door will be made of planed solid pine wood with glass and an access code system.
3. Floors will be large-format stone-look tiles, complemented by matching skirting boards, type and color chosen by the interior designer.
4. Walls will be smooth decorative paint, complemented by decorative elements in wood and/or stone. The type and color of the wall coverings will be defined by the interior designer.
5. The type and color of ceilings will be defined by the interior designer to highlight volumes, frame, and visible wood.
6. Interior joinery will be in brushed solid fir wood or laminate, complemented by decorative handles, type, and color chosen by the interior designer.
7. Sanitary spaces (showers, toilets, etc.) will have decorative wall tiles, type chosen by the interior designer.
8. Sanitary equipment will be by VILLEROY & BOCH or equivalent.
9. Dressing rooms and secure lockers will be available to users of this space.
10. For your relaxation, this space will include the following equipment: – Large indoor leisure pool, – Hammam, – Sauna, – Jacuzzi, – Sensorial shower and rain showers, – Treatment rooms.
11. For highlighting these spaces, specific lighting design will be done by the interior designer.
12. Lights will be controlled by motion detectors (excluding technical rooms).
13. The space will include a large outdoor terrace.

3. Circulations Ground Floor, Ground Floor, and Upper Floors:

1. This area will be personalized by the interior designer.
2. For comfort, floors will be heavy-duty carpet by BALSAN or equivalent, complemented by solid wood skirting boards, type, and color chosen by the interior designer.
3. Floors of circulations leading to the exterior will be large-format stone-look tiles, complemented by solid wood skirting boards, type, and color chosen by the interior designer.
4. Walls will be smooth decorative paint, complemented by decorative elements in wood and/or plaster. The type and color of the wall coverings will be defined by the interior designer.
5. Ceilings will be smooth white paint, according to the interior designer’s choices.
6. Service staircases will have carpeted floors complemented by solid wood skirting boards, ceilings and walls will be fine-textured white finish. The entire structure will have a handrail.
7. Corridors and staircases will have lighting fixtures such as sconces or spotlights, following a specific lighting study and the interior designer’s choices.
8. Lights will be controlled by motion detectors in corridors and staircases.

4. Circulations (Pedestrian) of the Basements:

1. Floors will be concrete slabs with a surface finish coated with floor paint.
2. Walls and ceilings will be fine-textured white finish.
3. Lights will be controlled by motion detectors.

5. Circulations (Vehicles) Covered Parking:

1. General access to covered parking levels will be through an automatic garage door with wood or metal cladding (collective access). The control will be a badge and access code system.
2. Floors will be concrete slabs with a surface finish.
3. Walls and ceilings will be raw concrete.
4. Lights will be controlled by motion detectors.

6. Laundry Room:

1. For the comfort of residents, the residence will be equipped with a collective laundry room with washing machines and dryers.
2. Floors will be tiled, complemented by matching skirting boards and floor drains.
3. Interior walls will be painted white.
4. Ceilings will be treated with plasterboard or left raw.
5. Lights will be controlled by motion detectors.

7. Ski Room (Common Area for Exclusive and Private Use):

1. Floors will be covered with rubber flooring suitable for resistance, and equipped with floor drains.
2. Interior walls will be smooth white paint.
3. Ceilings of the lockers will be treated with plasterboard or left raw.
4. Each apartment will have an individual ski locker with a lock, keyed to the corresponding apartment’s key system.
5. Each locker will be equipped with a heating device for ski boots, sized according to the apartment’s capacity.
6. Each locker will be ventilated by natural air circulation.
7. Lights will be controlled by motion detectors.

8. Exterior Spaces:

1. These spaces will be designed and defined by the landscape architect to meet the geographical zone’s requirements.
2. Vehicle roads will be made of asphalt.
3. Pedestrian walkways and sidewalks will be asphalt and/or concrete and/or dirt paths according to the landscape architect’s recommendations.
4. Entrances will be marked by facade lighting controlled by a dusk switch.
5. Facades will be highlighted by specific lighting defined by the architect.
6. Lights will be controlled by timers and motion detectors.
7. Exterior parking spaces will be marked by special white paint stripes.
8. Green spaces will be enhanced with plantings suitable for the geographical area. Trees, shrubs, and grassy areas will be planted according to the landscape architect’s recommendations.

9. Electric Mobility:

1. To facilitate electric vehicle charging, the residence will be equipped with 1 to 2 shared charging stations, ranging from 7.4 kW to 22 kW.
2. The residence will also have the necessary pre-equipment (ducts, cable trays…) in the parking areas to allow for the future installation of dedicated charging stations for electric vehicles, commonly known as IRVE.

III. PRIVATE AREAS: APARTMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Summary:

Private Apartment Areas:

6. Flooring: High-quality stone-look porcelain tiles in living areas and bathrooms, with wide oak plank flooring in bedrooms and cabins.
7. Wall Coverings: Smooth velvet paint in main areas, with decorative wood and stone elements in living rooms and bedrooms.
8. Kitchen Equipment: Fully equipped kitchens with built-in appliances, including an induction cooktop, oven, microwave, and dishwasher, designed according to an interior designer’s specifications.
9. Heating and Ventilation: Underfloor heating with individual calorific metering, and mechanical ventilation systems ensuring fresh air circulation.
10. Sanitary Equipment: Bathrooms feature high-end Villeroy & Boch fixtures, including bathtubs, extra-flat showers, and vanity units with integrated lighting and storage.

1. Flooring:

1. Floors in entrances, hallways, living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, shower rooms, toilets, and annexes will be covered with 60×60 stone-look porcelain tiles by CASALGRANDE, Amazzonia model, or equivalent. Installation will be straight, done on acoustic insulation and screed. The range and colour will be defined by the interior designer.
2. Bedroom and cabin floors will be covered with wide oak planks by BOEN, Vivo Oak model, or equivalent. Installation will be glued on acoustic insulation and screed.
3. Skirting boards will be solid wood and receive two coats of positive stain. The colours will be defined by the interior designer.
4. Terrace and balcony floors will be covered with wood planks, according to the architect’s choice.

2. Wall Coverings:

1. Walls in entrances, hallways, living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, cabins, bathrooms, shower rooms, toilets, and annexes will be finished with smooth velvet paint. The color will be defined by the interior designer.
2. In the living room, one wall will be clad in brushed solid fir wood, according to the interior designer’s recommendations.
3. In the living room, decorative stone elements may complement the ambience according to the interior designer’s recommendations.
4. In the bedrooms, the wall at the head of the bed will be clad in brushed solid fir wood, according to the interior designer’s recommendations.
5. Bathroom and shower room walls will be covered with 30×60 stone-look porcelain tiles by CASALGRANDE, Amazzonia model, or equivalent. The installation will be full height on all four sides.
6. Toilet walls will be covered with 30×60 stone-look porcelain tiles by CASALGRANDE, Amazzonia model, or equivalent. The installation will be up to one meter in height around the suspended toilet frame.

3. Ceiling Coverings:

1. Ceilings in entrances, hallways, living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, cabins, bathrooms, shower rooms, toilets, and annexes will be finished with matte white paint.
2. Ceilings in bathrooms, shower rooms, and toilets will have a false ceiling made of plasterboard to allow for recessed spotlights.
3. In the top-floor apartments, visible frame elements will receive a positive stain to highlight the wood, a colour chosen by the interior designer.
4. In the top-floor apartments, the sloping ceilings under the frame will be clad in brushed solid fir wood and will receive a positive stain, a colour chosen by the interior designer.

4. Interior Joinery:

1. Apartment entrance doors will be clad in brushed solid fir wood. Doors will be fitted with a sealing joint, a 3-point lock, and a wooden Swiss threshold.
2. Apartment entrance doors will meet the acoustic requirements defined by the acoustic study.
3. Interior doors of the apartments will be solid brushed fir wood, installed on solid wood frames, according to the interior designer’s recommendations.
4. Bathroom, shower room, and toilet doors will have locking mechanisms.
5. Closets will be equipped with solid brushed fir wood doors. Doors will be either French-style opening or sliding according to the architect’s plans.
6. Interior closet fittings will be fully equipped (shelves and/or hanging rails) in gray melamine.
7. Interior joinery will receive two coats of positive stain, the colour chosen by the interior designer.
8. Interior staircases in the apartments will be custom-made in solid wood with wooden/steel railings.

5. Partitions:

1. Apartment partitions will be made of 72 mm thick plasterboard (BA13) on metal frames with glass wool insulation between the main rooms.
2. Partitions in wet rooms will have a water-resistant finish.
3. Technical ducts will also be clad in plasterboard (BA13) with a minimum thickness of 72 mm on metal frames with glass wool insulation and soundproofing in compliance with the acoustic study requirements.

6. Ventilation:

1. Each apartment will have permanent mechanical ventilation. The mechanical extraction of stale air will be done in the wet rooms (bathrooms, shower rooms, kitchens, toilets). Fresh air intake will be via adjustable vents in the main rooms (living room, bedrooms).
2. The general mechanical ventilation will comply with the thermal engineering office’s requirements.

7. Plumbing:

1. Hot and cold water supply pipes will be made of PEX.
2. Wastewater will be drained into the general networks via PVC pipes with inspection covers.
3. Equipment sizing will be done according to the fluid engineering office’s recommendations.

8. Sanitary Equipment:

1. Bathtubs, measuring 170 x 70 cm, will be made of high-density acrylic by VILLEROY & BOCH, Architectura model, or equivalent. The panels will be finished with tiles, according to the interior designer’s choice.
2. Bathtubs will be equipped with a wall-mounted thermostatic mixer by HANSGROHE or equivalent, with a shower bar and hand shower. A glass shower screen will complete the equipment.
3. Showers will have extra-flat trays, either 90 x 90 cm or 80 x 100 cm, by VILLEROY & BOCH, Planéo model, or equivalent.
4. Showers will be equipped with a wall-mounted thermostatic mixer by HANSGROHE or equivalent, with a shower bar and hand shower. A glass shower screen will complete the equipment.
5. Suspended toilets will be made of porcelain by VILLEROY & BOCH, Architectura model, or equivalent.
6. Toilets will be equipped with a silent dual-flush system with integrated controls and soft-close seats.
7. Bathrooms and shower rooms will be equipped with a vanity unit designed and sized by the interior designer, including:
   • A ceramic basin, either countertop or integrated, by VILLEROY & BOCH, Momento model, or equivalent.
   • A mixer tap by HANSGROHE or equivalent.
   • A vanity unit in planed solid wood or laminate.
   • A decorative mirror above the basin.
   • Decorative lighting.

9. Kitchen Equipment:

1. Kitchens will be designed and equipped according to the interior designer’s recommendations.
2. Kitchens will include upper and lower cabinets, with solid wood or melamine fronts, and aluminum brushed finish handles. The type and colour will be defined by the interior designer.
3. Kitchens will be equipped with the following elements:
   • Laminated compact HPL stone-look worktop or equivalent.
   • Integrated sink and drainer in high-density anthracite resin or equivalent.
   • Single-lever mixer tap with swivel spout and pull-out spray by HANSGROHE or equivalent.
   • 3-burner induction cooktop without buttons.
   • Integrated extractor hood.
   • Refrigerator with freezer compartment (size depending on the apartment’s capacity).
   • Built-in traditional multifunction pyrolytic oven, stainless steel finish.
   • Built-in microwave oven, stainless steel finish.
   • Built-in dishwasher (12 place settings capacity).
4. Kitchen size: According to the architect’s plans, a minimum linear size of 3.00 meters.

10. Heating:

1. For comfort, apartment heating will be provided by a high-performance collective gas and/or wood boiler.
2. Apartments will have individual calorific metering.
3. Heat distribution will be via low-temperature underfloor heating according to the thermal engineering office’s calculations.
4. A room thermostat will complete the installation.
5. Bathrooms and shower rooms will have a black matte finish electric towel warmer by ACOVA, Cala model, or equivalent.

11. Domestic Hot Water: 2. Domestic hot water production will be provided by a high-performance collective gas and/or wood boiler. 3. Apartments will have individual volumetric metering.

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