France: A concrete abode Villa Varoise

 South of France

Architects:  NADAAA

Lead Architect: Nader Tehrani

Associate Architect & Interior Design: BIDARD & RAISSI

Photos  ©  John Horner

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From certain angles, this board-formed concrete abode in the South of France by NADAAA seems an almost impenetrable monolith, a stonelike extrusion of the rocky slope that anchors it. But the two-story structure is much more permeable than it first appears, with copious walls of full-height glass, strategic apertures framing verdant vistas, consistent finishes indoors and out, and a green roof supported by surface-active vaults that produce strong lateral stability. 

The design establishes a tight rapport between residence and landscape, its angular form a calculated response to key aspects of the site—from strict zoning guidelines to the sloping terrain and surrounding vineyard and olive grove.

Villa Varoise by NADAAA: 2019 Best of Year Winner for Large Country House