Villa Roche

English translation

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History

In 1969, Dr. Roche and his wife called upon architect Pellier to build their villa. Built on a single storey, it is invisible from the street where the garage and discrete door are located. It is an L-shaped construction formed of a central body whose south wall is entirely open onto the terrace. The south-west wing presents successive setbacks corresponding to bedrooms. The house is entirely closed to the west as well as to the north. The plan presents a very wide opening for the common room, more restricted for the private rooms. The construction is dominated by the alliance of white concrete with stone from the Pont du Gard. The angular lines are balanced by the large curved canopy of the main body. The whole is reflected in the water of the swimming pool which plays a major aesthetic role, balancing the very mineral aspect of the stone wall sections. The living area is subdivided into different spaces identified by the ceiling height. The music room is separated from the reception area by the fireplace with open hearth. The garden room space is also clearly identified. The whole is treated with great care. This villa is very representative of the style and personality of Armand Pellier.