Positioned in France, the Alon Property was made by Atelier d’;Architecture Bruno Erpicum & Partners to be totally exposed to the gorgeous panoramic views of the French coast it overlooks while at the exact same time providing a sense of privacy from the neighbouring homes. This is all completed by way of the use of concrete, glass and wood and these same 3 resources also include a visceral sense of textures that are both rough and smooth, clear and strong, warm and great, all-natural and man created.
It all starts with a massive concrete patio in the front that leads to a covered entryway developed by the tiled roof as it slopes downward to the front of the house. The residence seems to be a single storey as the reduced 2nd storey is hidden by the slope of the land.
On getting into the residence, the wall of glass noticed from the patio out front reveals that this row of glazings exposes absolutely nothing a lot more then a walkway from one finish of the residence to the other with a concrete wall separating it from the social zone past.
The hall functions the exact same wood ceiling as the social zone as effectively as 2 floating wood display shelves that help break up the large expanse of concrete wall.
The wood shelves continue the tone and linear aspect of the wood ceiling and a small landscape image casually leaning towards the wall displays the shades of green seen by means of the windows of the social zone just all around the corner.
The social zone is laid out with the kitchen at one particular end and the residing space at the other. The concrete wall in the living location homes a small and indiscreet fireplace that demands no hearth or facade other then the concrete walls and floors that surround it.
The dining zone is large and the table inside of it can simply sit 10 to twelve individuals – ant that view, spectacular!
Aside from the see to the ocean, the curved concrete walls provide a peak to the front backyard through the hallway windows as effectively.
Up coming to the dining region is the kitchen and with walls of glass on 2 sides, the cooking zone is an inspiring place to develop.
Even though the kitchen is wrapped on 2 sides with glazings, there is plenty of storage space on the interior wall and prep space inside of the island.
The kitchen leads out to the primary terrace by means of a pair of wood and glass doors and from the terrace a series of stone steps leads to a spectacular pool.
How much a lot more picturesque could you possibly get then this? Whether swimming, making use of the spa or just lounging on the pool deck it basically isn’;t going to get significantly better then this.
The stepping stones that lead to and from the pool develop an effortless accessibility from the social zone’;s terrace as effectively as from the personal zones under.
An outdoor lounge area on the terrace is just outside the living space and from this spot views of the hillside, the pool and the ocean past are breathtaking.
Just subsequent to the outdoor lounge spot on the side segment of the terrace is an outdoor dining region. This part of the terrace is kept sheltered from the sun by the extended roofline, and even though outside, the wood cladding on the ceiling continues on both sides of the glazings for a seamless visual. This portion of the terrace is available from the front yard by way of the doorway in the concrete privacy wall.
Whilst the concrete privacy wall has a walkway by means of it, the terrace is nevertheless stored personal by the layout of the walls.
The terrace is also the extension of the decrease volume and just under the outside lounge area is a covered outside entrance to the private zones inside.
Just like upstairs, this decrease entry also opens to a hall and this hall attributes a large canvas of a household of cyclists.
The canvas is a moment of colour surrounded by the soft grey of the concrete walls, floor and ceiling.
This concrete passageway is punctuated by doors top to the a variety of bedrooms as nicely as a single on the far end that opens to the landscape.
The doors to the bedrooms are wood but every thing else is concrete – except for the furnishings – you can just see a bed’;s wood platform peaking by means of the doorway.
Inside the bedroom, it comes clear that though the space is sparce in colour and furniture, it doesn’;t matter due to the fact just a number of feet away is that amazing pool and views of the French coastline – and at evening when its time to go to sleep, the see of the stars over would be magical.
Even the ensuite has a magnificent view and effortless accessibility to its own deck.
A 2nd bedroom also opens up to the picturesque hillside and ocean beyond. Here, the closet location is stored low so as not to interrupt the enjoyment of the views – even when dressing.
While the first bedroom had a see of the pool, this bedroom has a far more private view of the hillside.
Atelier d’;Architecture Bruno Erpicum & Partners
Photography by Jean-Luc Laloux
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