1. La Couronne The building was erected in the XVII th century. It first was used as wine cellar and hostel. It stands right across Cressiers 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...

2. La Couronne First works: creation of a 2½ rooms apartment in the former hotel dining hall of 53 m 2. Living room and kitchen: roughly 24 m 2 Two bedrooms: each 11 m 2 Bathroom:roughly 4 m 2 Corridor:roughly 3 m 2

3. 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)

4. La Couronne Route de Neuchâtel 2 2088 Cressier (NE) Living room On the left, the entrance door. On the right the old fire place, partly rebuilt. La Couronne, Cressier Appartement côté rue Construction: spring 2013

5. 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.

6. La Couronne Route de Neuchâtel 2 2088 Cressier (NE) La Couronne, Cressier Appartement côté rue Construction: spring 2013 Detail on the openings.

7. Another detail: the dining space. La Couronne, Cressier Appartement côté rue Chantier: printemps 2013 La Couronne Route de Neuchâtel 2 2088 Cressier (NE)

8. La Couronne Route de Neuchâtel 2 2088 Cressier (NE) Kitchen Nested 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

9. 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.

10. La Couronne Route de Neuchâtel 2 2088 Cressier (NE) Corridor The 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

11. 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.

12. La Couronne Route de Neuchâtel 2 2088 Cressier (NE) Rooms Another detail, since there is only little to say about the rooms. La Couronne, Cressier Appartement côté rue Construction: spring 2013

13. La Couronne, Cressier Appartement côté rue Chantier: printemps 2013 La Couronne Route de Neuchâtel 2 2088 Cressier (NE) Bathroom Eventually, the bathroom is our jewel and pride: careful tiling work, integrated furniture, etc.

14. La Couronne Route de Neuchâtel 2 2088 Cressier (NE) Corner detail (tilework and niche). La Couronne, Cressier Appartement côté rue Construction: spring 2013

15. 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!