Located in Mougins, near Cannes and Antibes on the French Riviera, this contemporary house is designed in close relation to its landscaped setting.
The project occupies a flat, wooded 1,500 sqm site characterized by existing Mediterranean vegetation, including holm oaks, pine trees and ash trees. The architecture seeks to preserve this relationship with the landscape through carefully framed views and generous connections between indoor and outdoor spaces.
The house develops approximately 210 sqm of living space over two levels, including an independent 22 sqm studio. Its composition is based on a series of simple volumes combining light mineral render, natural stone and vertical timber cladding. A mono-pitched roof is emphasized by a continuous band of weathered steel, reinforcing the horizontal lines of the building.
At ground level, full-height glazed openings connect the living room and kitchen directly to a timber terrace and a 35 sqm swimming pool. These large openings extend the interior spaces into the garden while allowing natural light to penetrate deep into the house.
On the upper floor, the openings are conceived as frames onto the surrounding vegetation and landscape. A wide horizontal window further strengthens this visual connection with the site.
Timber cladding, deep roof overhangs and stone elements introduce texture and depth to the façades, while helping the house establish a measured relationship with its wooded Mediterranean environment.