Description
Contemporary architecture, this superb 170 m2 house built by architect Jérôme Pichoux of the Chaos Architecture agency offers a unique living space perfectly integrated into a green oasis, in the heart of the sought-after Roucas Blanc.
Designed entirely to follow the sloping topography of its site, the house merges modernist principles of materials, openness, and purity of form, creating a villa that is both contemporary and deeply rooted in Mediterranean tradition. Poured concrete, natural Bejmat tiles, terracotta screens, and glazed panels punctuate its exterior architecture, while inside, raw walls and floors, clean lines, and geometric shapes are adorned with textured surfaces and colors.
Behind a discreet entrance door, the exposed, rustic staircase leads to the first floor, which overlooks the verdant valley. Adjoining a bright entrance hall is a studio apartment with its own entrance, kitchen, and terrace, offering a space that can be adapted to suit various needs. Ideal for entertaining, it could also be converted to create two bedrooms or a spacious workspace.
The staircase then leads to the sleeping area. There, two en-suite bedrooms open onto a rooftop terrace ready for planting. A rounded concrete headboard and exposed walls create a subtle dialogue with a Bejmat floor and a Zellige tile backsplash.
The heart of the house is revealed below, in a brutalist-inspired extension nestled in a verdant oasis framed by champagne-colored aluminum windows. The concrete, a recurring motif, is softened by iconic and colorful designer pieces. On one side, the wooden kitchen countertop is adorned with a pale pink Zellige backsplash and touches of brass. On the other, the expansive living room is organized around a concrete bench that structures the space and blurs the lines between indoors and outdoors.
Outside, there is an explosion of colours and light. The pink used in monochrome flats, the green Zelliges and the reflecting pool add a unique dimension to this almost tropical retreat.
The outdoor space combines a terrace, swimming pool and pétanque court under a western light that illuminates nature until sunset.
A laundry room, storage spaces and an outdoor cellar complete this property which also has a parking space that can accommodate a car and a two-wheeler.
Barragán tunes in the middle of Roucas Blanc.
