Bouga
FLORIDE - USA
Typologie
Villa
Lieu
Floride, USA
Surface
1300 m²
Calendrier
2010
At the outset of this project, there was nothing but a beach battered by cyclones and a stretch of sand facing a notoriously unforgiving sea. Architect Maxime d'Angeac had to be brought in from France to build a villa that could withstand the challenges posed by the demanding ecology of northern Florida.
Weathering the winds
Built 70 metres from the coastal line that runs along the Florida coast, this villa had to be a barrier against the elements – while respecting them. Indeed, this famous line marks a perimeter where Florida law stipulates that any entity that could be swept away by the wind or sea must be biodegradable. The Florida coast is unique in that it is often subject to the ravages of nature.
It was a challenge. It required thinking differently, adding ecological sensitivity to the materials, reviewing their strength, and adapting to the environment. For Maxime, it was about creating a house that would stand the test of time – a concept that is not very common in the United States. He therefore had windows and bay windows installed that could withstand winds of 300 km/h, adapted everything to complex environmental and architectural regulations, and built a suspended swimming pool beyond the boundary line.
All this without ever forgetting beauty: he brings in ironwork, stone and mosaics to bring to life an interior protected by a building like no other. The decor has a French feel, without forgetting the colours of Florida, dear to the owner of the house.
This villa is a technical feat and a showcase of refinement, demonstrating exceptional craftsmanship and creativity. As for hurricanes, they leave the building unperturbed: nearly 15 storms have passed and, as hoped, nothing has moved.
It was a challenge. It required thinking differently, adding ecological sensitivity to the materials, reviewing their strength, and adapting to the environment. For Maxime, it was about creating a house that would stand the test of time – a concept that is not very common in the United States. He therefore had windows and bay windows installed that could withstand winds of 300 km/h, adapted everything to complex environmental and architectural regulations, and built a suspended swimming pool beyond the boundary line.
All this without ever forgetting beauty: he brings in ironwork, stone and mosaics to bring to life an interior protected by a building like no other. The decor has a French feel, without forgetting the colours of Florida, dear to the owner of the house.
This villa is a technical feat and a showcase of refinement, demonstrating exceptional craftsmanship and creativity. As for hurricanes, they leave the building unperturbed: nearly 15 storms have passed and, as hoped, nothing has moved.
