Baconi Villa / MAD Architecture & DesignSave this picture! Ralph & Eliane AzarArchitects: MAD Architecture & DesignAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:700 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Ralph & Eliane AzarMore SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. Perched on a stunning site overlooking the Mediterranean, this architectural project is a dialogue between nature and structure. Nestled within a landscape of towering oak trees, the design embraces the raw beauty of its surroundings, creating a home that feels both grounded and elevated.Save this picture!At its core, the concept is simple yet powerful: a monolithic volume, crafted from locally sourced stone, emerges from the terrain, supporting a floating concrete slab that provides shelter and shade. Thoughtfully carved openings allow the trees to remain untouched, blurring the boundaries between interior and exterior. The result is a seamless integration with the landscape, where dappled light filters through the canopy, and the rhythms of nature shape the living experience.Save this picture!Save this picture!Stepping inside, one is enveloped by the serenity of the oak forest. Circulation flows effortlessly between levels, offering uninterrupted views of the sea, while the landscape extends into the interiors, reinforcing a deep connection to the natural environment. The infinity pool mirrors the horizon, enhancing the sense of weightlessness and continuity between built and unbuilt space.Save this picture!Save this picture!More than a home, this project is a retreatan architectural statement that respects, enhances, and celebrates its surroundings.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officePublished on February 12, 2025Cite: "Baconi Villa / MAD Architecture & Design" 11 Feb 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1026737/baconi-villa-mad-architecture-and-design&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?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