Wooden Villa

The design brief combined two seemingly conflicting goals: retain the surrounding trees and still bring generous natural light into the home. The architects resolved this with a sculpted facade that curves and recedes where trees or morning sun require space, resulting in a building that feels in constant dialogue with its wooded site.

Although it reads as a single structure under one sweeping roof, the villa actually consists of two separate volumes — the main residence and an outbuilding housing a studio, guest quarters and wellness space — linked by an open, slatted timber passage. This arrangement lets living, working and relaxing flow into one another while keeping the studio independently accessible.

Inside, a double-height hall anchors the plan, with the kitchen, living areas and a raised sitting area opening directly onto the terrace and garden. Bedrooms, a home gym and a study occupy the upper floor, each bedroom with its own bathroom.