Organic Architecture - 1996 - Jl Duhourcau

Property Description

Anglet Chiberta, situated on a landscaped plot of approximately 1000 sqm, is an organic architectural gem designed by Jean-Louis Duhourcau, unfolding like a true glass-enclosed sanctuary in constant dialogue with its bucolic garden. Planted with a variety of species and punctuated by a fish pond, the exterior creates a vibrant and soothing setting, a timeless and serene atmosphere. An invitation to travel, the building's horizontal silhouette stretches the perspectives and opens up views of the surrounding nature. The 160 sqm of living space blends wood, glass, and raw concrete in an organic composition where light circulates freely. The interplay of rooflines rhythmically punctuates the whole, treated like a pagoda, while the structure, resembling the inverted hull of a boat, reflects the architect's deep connection between architecture and landscape. The living spaces are arranged around numerous intimate nooks: a through-living room, a reading corner, and a dining room opening onto the garden. A bedroom and its en-suite bathroom are located on the ground floor. Upstairs, a suspended walkway leads to three bedrooms with triangular windows and extends to a rooftop terrace, a veritable belvedere overlooking the canopy. A place inhabited by nature, a poetic signature of a great modernist architect.