Too glazed, too exposed, too contemporary, too extravagant… Prejudices about the “architect’s house” are still deeply rooted, and it is often wrongly perceived as being reserved for a public of well-informed collectors. Unfortunately, all too often we tend to forget that there are as many architect-designed houses as there are conceptions of housing and ways of living, from the Art Deco house with its subtle offsets, voluptuous curves and intimate spaces to the ultra-contemporary house which is generously open to the outdoors.
More than just a place to live, your home should be a place of comfort and well-being in tune with its environment and the needs of its occupants. An architect’s involvement ensures that the qualities of the site are respected and exploited to the full, and represents a sound investment as well as an absolute guarantee that the building will appreciate in value over time.
Whatever its era, the architect’s house offers a genuine reflection on the act of living, materialised by the proposal of new types of living spaces, more open and brighter. These architectural designs are characterised by open-plan layouts, a play on volumes and proportions, double-height ceilings, large glazed areas and quality materials, all designed to provide universal comfort and aesthetic appeal.