Organic Architecture - 1973 - E. Lay

Property Description

Exclusivity - Organic house designed by architect Edmond Lay. In Béarn, nestled on wooded grounds of 1080 m2 in a dominant position, this 160m2 house is a true manifesto of organic architecture, the work of the famous architect Edmond Lay. Built in the 70s and inspired by contemporary American houses, it fits harmoniously into its environment. This singular achievement respects the recurring themes dear to Edmond Lay: framing, fluidity, angle, material and atmosphere. Organized on 2 levels, the garden level accommodates a large uncapped living room with a hexagonal shape and oblique vertical walls, a closed laboratory-type kitchen, a laundry room, a Wc. A bedroom and 1 bathroom complete this level. Upstairs, 3 bedrooms, an office and a bathroom make up the sleeping area. The presence of long fir beams and their horizontality reinforce the protective side of the habitat, which Edmond Lay relates to the cave effect. Light is omnipresent and accentuates the fluidity of traffic. The materials used are raw and restrained such as solid wood, earthenware, stone, concrete, glass. The whole is bordered by vast terraces which continue the dialogue between the interior and the exterior. This unique house with its marked geometric lines ranks among the remarkable architectures of our region.