PANORAMIQUE

Signed in 2017 by Atelier Alain Gourdon, the project consisted of designing a house closed to the street and open to the sea as much as possible, articulated around a patio that connects the different parts of the building. Two parallel rectangles, arranged in a staggered manner relative to the street, are joined by two glazed circulations that delimit the patio. Each volume has a defined function: the first, on a single level, houses the living spaces, the second, raised by one floor, houses the seven comfortable suites. The total opening on the sea side is made possible thanks to the creation of curtain walls. The facade is entirely transparent. Upon entering, the eye is captivated by the ocean view thanks to a nearly 20-meter-long through-window perspective. Under a height of 2.80 meters, the living room extends over 100 m² and doubles its terrace area: exterior and interior merge thanks to the full-height bay window walls and the identical floor in natural Périgord stone. These terraces are protected by a spectacular cantilevered cap and overlook the infinity pool and then the sea. A glass gallery closes the patio, which showcases a metal sculpture by Pierre Matter created especially for the place. This connection leads to the 65 m² master suite, opening onto a linear of bay windows over 6 meters long, like a panoramic view of the Atlantic. A second suite and a library lounge complete this level. A closed passageway distributes the five suites on the upper level, whose blond oak parquet flooring unifies and warms the spaces. A workshop office overlooking the patio on one side and the tops of the holm oaks on the other is a source of inspiration. All the technical services reinforce the prestige of the house: kitchen office with cold room, vast air-conditioned cellar, high-end home automation, etc. The subtly landscaped park protects from vis-à-vis and provides access through a hidden gate to the customs path which leads to the nearby coves and beaches.