In a world saturated with shapes and stimuli, this house chooses the essential: shade, stone, silence. In Roquebrune, it does not seek to dominate the landscape — it quietly retreats into it.
Project
Architect's house between the sea and the maquis – Roquebrune
Situated in a rocky landscape overlooking the Mediterranean, this contemporary villa was conceived as a discreet retreat, nestled within the wild vegetation of Roquebrune. The architectural approach, firmly bioclimatic, is based on a ventilated flat roof and a subtle interplay of shadows and textures.
The structure juxtaposes volumes of local limestone with absolute voids, where unobtrusive glass allows the gaze to extend toward the sea horizon. The composition evokes a controlled tension between mass and lightness, silence and luminosity.
Designed as a secondary residence, the house emphasizes minimal exterior maintenance: living spaces extend outward through functional mineral surfaces, creating a seamless continuity with the landscape. There is no imposed domestic garden—the garrigue remains free and vibrant.
The interior features five suites with private bathrooms, two swimming pools (one indoor/outdoor), and a wine cellar treated as a true piece of architecture. Every detail contributes to a serene, balanced aesthetic, deeply rooted in the site without ever imposing upon it.
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Daimon Design is a Franco-Italian architecture studio based in Grasse, on the French Riviera. Specializing in energy renovation and real estate enhancement, we design elegant and thermally efficient architectural interventions for existing buildings, including extensions and additions.