Villa E-1027, Modern architecture villa in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
Description
Villa E-1027 is a modernist residence in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin on the French Riviera. The building sits on pillars on a hillside with floor-to-ceiling windows and an L-shaped plan designed to capture Mediterranean views.
History
The house was built between 1926 and 1929 by Irish architect Eileen Gray in collaboration with French-Romanian architect Jean Badovici. It represented an experiment in modern living during a transformative period for architecture.
Culture
The name E-1027 encodes the initials of the people who created it: Eileen, Jean, Badovici, and Gray. Inside, the furnishings and objects show a philosophy about how to live gracefully in a Mediterranean setting.
Practical
The house can be viewed only through guided tours with small groups. It helps to book in advance and wear suitable footwear for walking on the sloping terrain.
Did you know?
Le Corbusier visited the villa multiple times and created several wall paintings during his stays. Gray viewed these artistic interventions as a disruption to her original design vision and opposed his additions.
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