Renovations : Mas Farm House in Stone

Integration of Contemporary and Ancient Materials - An invitation to the east patio

 The mediterranean plants and dry stone melt into the provencal countryside

Integration of Contemporary and Ancient Materials - The shady courtyard before the kitchen

 Protected from the Mistral wind and bathed in the morning sunlight

Integration of Contemporary and Ancient Materials - Charm and authenticity

 The colours and mineral surfaces of Provence in the mid day sun

Integration of Contemporary and Ancient Materials - The protecting shade of an old oak

The play of sun and shade, a box wood hedge in the forground 

Integration of Contemporary and Ancient Materials - Between bedroom and bathroom

 Old cupboard and inner doors 

Integration of Contemporary and Ancient Materials - A guest bedroom

 Simple warmth

Integration of Contemporary and Ancient Materials - A guest bathroom

 Antique style washbasin and old terra cotta floor tiles

Integration of Contemporary and Ancient Materials - Polished concrete shower finish

 Ample shower with polished concrete walls and tray

Integration of Contemporary and Ancient Materials - Small sitting room

 The simple lines and pastel colours with a touch of old wood create this restfull atmosphere.

Integration of Contemporary and Ancient Materials - Minimalistic fireplace

 The fireplace adds a contempory touch but remains unobtrusive

Integration of Contemporary and Ancient Materials - Bedroom and beams

Integration of Contemporary and Ancient Materials - Master bathroom and shower

 A double basin carved in stone with decorative facing, the bath is dressed in beige polished concrete.

Integration of Contemporary and Ancient Materials - Stone spiral staicase

 Solid stone steps and traditional forged banister.

Integration of Contemporary and Ancient Materials - Access to the stairs

Integration of Contemporary and Ancient Materials - Kitchen

 Kitchen in walnut and polished concrete floor

Integration of Contemporary and Ancient Materials - Small sitting room

 Contingent to the kitchen and leading through to the dining room. Old stone stairs.

Integration of Contemporary and Ancient Materials - Dining room through to the living room

 Old Provence ceiling and doors, polished concrete floor.

Integration of Contemporary and Ancient Materials - Dining Room through to the living room

 The stone wall at the end with old wooden door to the wine cellar.

Integration of Contemporary and Ancient Materials - The living Room

 Old provencal fireplace and recovered  Burgundy stone flags.

Integration of Contemporary and Ancient Materials - Cloak room stone basin