Project overview

A 900 m² private villa set into the granite cliffs of Cap d'Antibes. The concept places every living space on a single level, facing the Mediterranean.

Challenge

A protected coastline, a 22-meter drop to the sea and strict limits on visible building height. The structure had to read as part of the rock, not sit on top of it.

Solution

We cut the plan into the slope and cantilevered the main terrace 9 meters over the cliff edge on post-tensioned concrete. Local limestone cladding and a roof held below the ridge line keep the villa invisible from the coastal path.

Result

Planning approval on the first submission, which is rare on this coastline. The villa reads as a single quiet line in the landscape, with open sea views from every room.