Biarritz — FR
Villa Aléa
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ARCHITECTURE
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DESIGN
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CONSTRUCTION
A contemporary home designed as a refuge open to the horizon.
Set on a sloping plot overlooking the Atlantic coast, Villa Aléa was born from a couple’s desire to create a light-filled family home, oriented towards the sea and in harmony with the elements. Their brief: a place that is both intimate and open, that follows the landscape rather than dominating it.
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Challenges
The gently sloping plot, exposed to sea winds, required a sensitive architectural approach that respected the environment. The objective was to work with views, light and climatic constraints in order to create a living space that is fluid, warm and durable.
Approach
We designed the house as a succession of stepped volumes opening out onto the ocean.
The materials — light concrete, raw timber and anodised aluminium — were chosen for their durability and the natural patina they develop over time.
Full-height picture windows ensure a direct connection with the outside, while sheltered patios and terraces create breathing spaces within the composition.
Inside, the choice of furniture, sand-toned colours and mineral finishes prolongs the feeling of calm and coherence. The overall atmosphere favours simplicity, softness and natural light at every hour of the day.
Result
Today, Villa Aléa is an elegant, timeless residence designed to evolve with seasons and ways of living. Every detail has been considered so it recedes behind the beauty of the site, while bringing comfort, serenity and durability.
Credits
Architecture
Project direction
Project manager
Interior & furniture
Engineering & structure
Landscape design
Photography
General contractor
Strata Architects
Juliette Ancelin
Marc Aubernat
Studio Bivouac
ARCO Ingénierie
Atelier Léa Fontaine
Nils Penvern
Littoral Habitat & Bois