Villa JM

The design plays with contrasts: heavy, sober stone volumes against sinuous curved walls and glass. From the road, Villa JM reads as a closed rectangle, its solidity broken only by one large opening that hints at the courtyard within. That single gesture sets the tone for the rest of the house, alternating open and closed sections along its length.

Inside, the living room is almost entirely glass, its transparency framing the woodland setting from every angle. Only a small, marble-clad section remains closed, anchoring the otherwise weightless space. White plaster surfaces and built-in furniture keep the interior calm and uncluttered.

Completed between 2018 and 2020, the 407m² villa was a finalist for the AZ Awards and received an Honorable Mention at the Architizer A+ Awards. Its architecture responds directly to the wooded site, translating the surrounding landscape into a domestic register.