Villa BEC / andrea pelati architecteSave this picture!© Karina CastroHouses•La Grande Béroche, Switzerland Architects: andrea pelati architecte Area Area of this architecture project Area:  600 m² Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2022 Photographs Photographs:Karina Castro Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers:  Vitrocsa, BRUSTOR, GSI, Hoermann, Staffieri FireplacesMore SpecsLess Specs Save this picture! Text description provided by the architects. Built in the historical fishing and vineyard village of Bevaix, this family house is located on a slope close to the docks in a peaceful neighborhood. It offers a panoramic view over Lake Neuchâtel and the Alps.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The original design concept for the building varied from that of a typical project. The design team initially envisaged two scenarios for the site: one being two terraced houses, and another being a unique house with the entire living program on a single level with secondary rooms in the basement. Potential clients were approached, and a final client chose to adopt the single-house option with project-specific requirements that the architect was able to accommodate into the final design.Save this picture!Save this picture!The two key elements of the project are: The vision of a house emerging from the slope, as if the garden is elevated above the ground, protecting the new living space. The split-level patio in the middle of the house brings a cascade of natural light to the lower level, where there is a secluded garden ideal for relaxing. The dwelling is made entirely out of reinforced concrete that is exposed inside the house, creating a natural flow throughout the building. Externally, it has been bush hammered to strengthen the mineral aspect of the construction.Save this picture!The generous glass façade on most of the ground level blurs the line between the inside and outside living spaces and creates a harmonious and seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living. The garden has been designed to enhance privacy while retaining an opera box view of the impressive landscape; and this in turn also provides an opportunity to move freely in and out of the house. The use of holistic materials such as anodized aluminium and oak timber creates a contrast with the rawness of concrete, resulting in an organic build that encompasses the natural landscape and a modern architectural style. The final build is a contemporary and functional home that is in harmony with the landscape. It embraces openness and cosiness in balance.Save this picture! Project gallerySee allShow less About this office MaterialsGlassConcreteMaterials and TagsPublished on May 12, 2025Cite: "Villa BEC / andrea pelati architecte" 12 May 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1029503/villa-bec-andrea-pelati-architecte&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save世界上最受欢迎的建筑网站现已推出你的母语版本!想浏览ArchDaily中国吗?是否 You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream