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Villa Galaxie

Patrick Cavenel
1980
Nice (06)

Architecture de Collection 2024 catalog

A postmodern villa on the heights of Nice

This geometrically designed villa by architect Patrick Cavenel in 1980 overlooks the city and offers a panoramic view of the Baie des Anges.

The warm-colored structure of Villa Galaxie is characterized by a bold assembly of geometric shapes, marked by a monumental cube and sculptural volumes defining the patio and entrance module. Tilted on its edge, the cube is a direct reference to the famous Drusch House built in 1965 by Claude Parent, the architect of the oblique function. Large concrete canopies with cut-out panels protect the glazed surfaces from summer sunshine, and the broken lines of the angular facade play with shadow and light. The outdoor layout and the design of pedestrian and vehicle access, marked by wide curves and the creation of a footbridge, enhance the theatricality of the ensemble.

The floor plan is designed in a honeycomb pattern and is formed by juxtaposed hexagonal modules to compose the various interior spaces. Each hexagon houses a function: entrance, living room, dining room, kitchen, winter garden… The master suite, located at the end of the structure, breaks with the pattern and concludes the composition with a right angle.

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Patrick Cavenel 

Graduated in 1973, Patrick Cavenel has been based in Saint-Paul de Vence since 1975. He has designed numerous housing and commercial projects throughout the Côte d’Azur.

His project for Villa Galaxie was partially realized and originally included a swimming pool (which can be built) as well as some differences in the design of the interior spaces.

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