Villa Tata Ice, Art Deco monument in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France.
Villa Tata Ice stands at 101 avenue de la Paix in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, a two-storey house of concrete coated in pink render, its ground floor clad in rough grey stone. A brown tiled hipped roof carries a tall pink chimney; on the left a balcony with pink balustrades sits above red brickwork, and a rounded arch crowns the window over the entrance. On the right, a large arched garage opening is closed by a red metal gate with white chevrons.
The house was built in 1926 and designed by architect Horace Pouillet. It received protected historical monument status in 1997, which safeguarded the facade, roof, and terrace pergola.
The villa's name recalls a "Tante Alice", an aunt remembered by the family. Horace Pouillet designed not only the house but also its furniture, decorations and gate railings, making the whole ensemble a single design. A totem-shaped pillar on the facade is described as a Chinese or Japanese reference.
The building sits in the golden triangle, the residential district next to the town hall and church. It is visible from the Avenue de la Reine-Victoria intersection and lies within walking distance of the town center.
The second floor features recessed bay windows that give the building an unusual silhouette. The villa's name is engraved on a stepped edge, creating a visual highlight of this architectural detail.
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