Houzz Tour: A bright and contemporary house on the French Riviera - Customers of architect Frederique Pyra gave him free rein to design a summer home on this long, ground closely sea on the French Riviera. Frédérique wanted to give Paris family something contemporary, using neutral colors and "natural yet elegant furnishings. I imagined a three-story, half-buried house tending to the ocean, "she said. "The pool is the point of most property, the goal, before the land dives into the sea.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here A French family
Location Var region, southern France
built 2010
Size 3767 sq ft
Architect Frédérique Pyra of Frédérique Pyra Legon Architect
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growing Visitors to the walk-parking area between the palm trees majestic to reach the patio and the front door.
"The walls of the patio correspond to those of the old cabin, 'said Frédérique ' I cut random geometric shapes on the walls in order to modernize the site -. This modern feel from the moment you arrive .
"The walls of the patio correspond to those of the old cabin, 'said Frédérique ' I cut random geometric shapes on the walls in order to modernize the site -. This modern feel from the moment you arrive .
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entry, which is on the north side of the house is actually the first floor. 'The house extends over three floors, "says Frédérique. 'The entrance is on the first floor and the children's bedrooms, the guest room and study. The master bedroom and a balcony on the upper floor, while the common rooms, like the living room and the kitchen are on the ground floor.
bricks glass flanking the revolving door aluminum maximize natural light while preserving the privacy of the home. The stairs are concrete topped with white waxed concrete color chocolate.
Sofa, Victoria & Albert Ron Arad for Moroso. Tolomeo Mega f loor lamp, Artemide.
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bricks glass flanking the revolving door aluminum maximize natural light while preserving the privacy of the home. The stairs are concrete topped with white waxed concrete color chocolate.
Sofa, Victoria & Albert Ron Arad for Moroso. Tolomeo Mega f loor lamp, Artemide.
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the house has two balconies, one on the first floor and one on the second. The children's rooms are smaller, part of the room to the living room and ceiling. The master bedroom overlooks the second, which form children's room ceiling.
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Here a view from one of the rooms overlooking the balcony and the sea. the rooms have wooden floors for continuity with ipe wooden balconies.
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The terrace balustrades are made of steel, with stainless steel cables. solid glass tiles cover skylights naturally illuminate the living room below.
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The first floor has a study artistic wall shelves.
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An interior patio, also on the first floor allows natural light to pour in both the bedroom and the hallway.
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top room floor master has a glorious view of the sea.
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bathroom offers luxury option just to shower in front of the ocean. The walls and floor are covered with tile and stone tadelakt, a waterproof coating to the polished water. "The final has the great advantage of being decorative and waterproof. This reminds of marble, " Frédérique said.
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Black and white dominate the living room, which is next to the kitchen and overlooks the terrace and pool. Customers chose their furniture, such as the Eames Lounge chair, carefully.
The space also has a concrete ceiling printed with the wood grain. "I was aware of the process, but had yet to apply it in my work," Frédérique said. Although customers are not taken by the idea at first, they 'allowed me to pursue the idea, she said, "and they were happy that they trust me.
The ceiling is dotted with forts round glass tiles, leaving light and connect the room with the balcony above. "The room is very deep and it was necessary to find a way to bring more light into it," Frédérique said. At the same time, round shapes soften an otherwise strict architectural composition.
Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, Vitra.
The space also has a concrete ceiling printed with the wood grain. "I was aware of the process, but had yet to apply it in my work," Frédérique said. Although customers are not taken by the idea at first, they 'allowed me to pursue the idea, she said, "and they were happy that they trust me.
The ceiling is dotted with forts round glass tiles, leaving light and connect the room with the balcony above. "The room is very deep and it was necessary to find a way to bring more light into it," Frédérique said. At the same time, round shapes soften an otherwise strict architectural composition.
Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, Vitra.
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what appears to be a wooden shelf on the wall of the room area is indeed a concrete slab, which acts as an ethanol fireplace.
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Between chocolate leather sofa and the terrace is a white leather sofa - ideal for watching TV. The family can easily dine outside with a table and chairs on the terrace.
Panton chairs , Verner Panton Vitra.
Panton chairs , Verner Panton Vitra.
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the kitchen was installed by Italian design company Lineaquattro. "I had the idea sketched on paper and kitchen designer took it from there. We went with a center island and Corian worktops white, "says Frédérique.
Metamorphosis k itchen, Lineaquattro.
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Metamorphosis k itchen, Lineaquattro.
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customers wanted an open kitchen, but a short stretch of wall slightly separated and offer some privacy. narrow vertical openings keep the direction of flow and continuity. "The chief does not see the kitchen but can keep an eye on what is happening in the living room," Frédérique said.
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This is a view of the south side of the house, which overlooks the terrace, pool and the sea. "the piece of land is only 50ft long and 40ft covers home, said Frédérique. The idea was to open the perspective towards the sea using windows.
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the terrace overlooking the pool, which seems to flow directly into the ocean.
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beach is a short drive from the end of the plot by a door. "I designed the pool, then a specialized company, Diffazur Cannes installed near it," Frédérique said. "This is like a pool hall or a haven.
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