House of architect Edmond Lay - Béarn

In Béarn, nestled on 1080 m2 of wooded land in a dominant position, this 160 m2 house is a true manifesto of organic architecture, the work of the famous architect Edmond Lay.

Built in the 70s and inspired by contemporary American houses, it fits harmoniously into its environment. This singular realization respects the recurring themes dear to Edmond Lay: framing, fluidity, angle, material and atmosphere.

Organised on 2 levels, the garden level includes a vast living room with hexagonal shape and sloping vertical walls, a kitchen of the closed laboratory type, a laundry room, a toilet. A bedroom and a shower room complete this level. Upstairs, three bedrooms, a study and a shower room make up the night section.

The presence of long fir beams and their horizontality reinforce the protective side of the habitat, which Edmond Lay appears to have a cave effect.

Light is omnipresent and accentuates the fluidity of circulation. The materials used are raw and restricted such as solid wood, earthenware, stone, concrete, glass. The complex is bordered by vast terraces that prolong the dialogue between the interior and exterior.

This unique house with its marked geometrical lines ranks among the remarkable architectures of our region.

What marked us

Its remarkable architecture.
The harmony with the environment.
The quality of the habitat.