Located near Nîmes in southern France, the house is set on a 2,800 sqm sloping site characterized by existing Mediterranean vegetation, including evergreen oaks, pine trees and laurels.
The design responds directly to the site's natural topography. Rather than creating a single volume imposed on the slope, the house is divided into a sequence of interconnected volumes and levels that follow the terrain and establish a continuous relationship between the interior spaces, terraces and garden.
The residence provides approximately 260 sqm of living space over two levels, complemented by a separate 60 sqm garage and a 40 sqm swimming pool.
Built primarily in concrete, the architecture combines restrained volumes, flat roofs and large glazed openings. Generous terraces extend the living spaces outdoors at different levels, creating a variety of relationships with the garden, landscape and surrounding views.
The landscape design follows the same approach. Dry-stone retaining walls form a series of planted terraces with lavender, olive trees and Mediterranean vegetation. The use of local stone creates a material dialogue between the contemporary architecture and its setting.
Large openings bring natural light deep into the house while framing views towards the garden and surrounding landscape. Architecture, terraces, pool and vegetation are conceived as interconnected elements of the project.