Andrea Pelati Architecte SA

Villa BEC

Villa BEC

andrea pelati architecte

Villa BEC
© Karina Castro

ENGINEERING & CONSULTING > CIVIL
Dsi Ingénieurs Civils Sàrl

MANUFACTURERS
Vitrocsa, Brustor, Gsi, Hoermann, Staffieri Fireplaces

TECHNICAL TEAM
André Sundhoff

DESIGN TEAM
Antonio Conroy

LEAD TEAM
Leonardo Coppola

PHOTOGRAPHS
Karina Castro

AREA
600 M²

YEAR
2022

LOCATION
La Grande Béroche, Switzerland

CATEGORY
Houses

Villa BEC
© Karina Castro

Text description provided by architect.

Built in the historical fishing and vineyard village of Bevaix, this family house is located on a slope close to the docks in a peaceful neighborhood. It offers a panoramic view over Lake Neuchâtel and the Alps.

The original design concept for the building varied from that of a typical project. The design team initially envisaged two scenarios for the site.

Villa BEC
© Karina Castro
Villa BEC
© Karina Castro

One being two terraced houses, and another being a unique house with the entire living program on a single level with secondary rooms in the basement.

Potential clients were approached, and a final client chose to adopt the single-house option with project-specific requirements that the architect was able to accommodate into the final design.

Villa BEC
© Karina Castro
Villa BEC
© Karina Castro

The two key elements of the project are: The vision of a house emerging from the slope, as if the garden is elevated above the ground, protecting the new living space.

The split-level patio in the middle of the house brings a cascade of natural light to the lower level, where there is a secluded garden ideal for relaxing.

Villa BEC
© Karina Castro
Villa BEC
© Karina Castro

The dwelling is made entirely out of reinforced concrete that is exposed inside the house, creating a natural flow throughout the building.

Externally, it has been bush hammered to strengthen the mineral aspect of the construction.

The generous glass façade on most of the ground level blurs the line between the inside and outside living spaces and creates a harmonious and seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living.

Villa BEC
© Karina Castro
Villa BEC
© Karina Castro

The garden has been designed to enhance privacy while retaining an opera box view of the impressive landscape; and this in turn also provides an opportunity to move freely in and out of the house.

The use of holistic materials such as anodized aluminium and oak timber creates a contrast with the rawness of concrete, resulting in an organic build that encompasses the natural landscape and a modern architectural style.

The final build is a contemporary and functional home that is in harmony with the landscape. It embraces openness and cosiness in balance.

Villa BEC
© Karina Castro
Villa BEC
© Karina Castro


Villa BEC
© Karina Castro
Villa BEC
© Karina Castro
Villa BEC
© Karina Castro
Villa BEC
© Karina Castro
Villa BEC
© Karina Castro
Villa BEC
© Karina Castro
Villa BEC
© Karina Castro
Villa BEC
© Karina Castro
Villa BEC
© Karina Castro


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Villa BEC
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Andrea Pelati Architecte SA
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