Reawaken Retreat is carved into a limestone & clay mountain overlooking expansive panoramic views from the Franco-Italian snow-covered peaks across the coastal sea-line of the French Riviera.

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Reawaken Retreat is carved into a limestone & clay mountain overlooking expansive panoramic views from the Franco-Italian snow-covered peaks across the coastal sea-line of the French Riviera.
Set in a villa originally constructed in 1977; the design sought to lovingly restore original hand-crafted features and sensitively create additional areas for wellness and community living through connecting nature and the villa. A reticent unobtrusive design created the substantial additional volumes by carving the spa inward, all the while maintaining clear evocative eastern sea views. There is a sense of openness and natural flow through the villa with connected views to the landscape. Special attention was given to leveling, to ensure the connection outside can be enjoyed while dipping in the jacuzzi or laying in the sauna, seamlessly out through to the yoga deck, infinity pool, and sunrise over the coastline. In case nudity and privacy is preferred, there are 3 zones of voile curtains to use at pleasure.
The brief was to create a self-contained retreat to re-energize in nature, with gathering family in mind – coinciding with a post-pandemic ideal design for living. There are a variety of indoor & outdoor zones, like 4 dedicated ...