Villa Ronde curls upon itself to provide a large protective wall, dotted with open sections for light coming in and views going out. The center of the home drops in its topography into a private courtyard, accessible from floor-to-ceiling glass doors and curling staircases from above. The rear of the home provides a grand view of the ocean below, while an open stone patio becomes a point of entertainment for occupants and guests alike. The top of the home is nearly covered in foliage, from evergreens to grasses, separated visually from the sweeping white lines that define the home’s structure.
This home by Ciel Rouge Creation and Henri Gyeundan Architects is a wonderful achievement, a prime escape from the often over-paced, over-crowded life of Japan’s modern cities. [via designboom, Thecoolist & Beautifullife]
