Casa Ladoit

Casa Ladoit seems to sprout directly from the ground, seamlessly blending into the estate’s vineyards. Margaux, who envisioned this abode, left nothing to chance. She chose a structure on stilts, without foundations, to avoid disturbing the orchard soil. The use of wood helps maintain the natural vegetation and creates architecture in harmony with the environment. In Margaux’s inspired vision, wood is self-sufficient, eliminating the need for excessive decoration, paint, or wallpaper.

Continuing the eco-friendly approach, special attention was given to insulation, making a small wood stove sufficient to heat the 90 square meters. To find coolness during the peak summer sun, one can retreat to the east terrace, shaded by a pergola adorned with wisterias. Inside, the spacious central living area with an open kitchen is surrounded by three bedrooms and a bathroom. It’s the quintessential family-friendly home.

According to Margaux, her ‘role as an architect is to transform by creating harmony between beauty and functionality, playing with contrasts, materials, and volumes to bring spaces to life.’ This goal is successfully achieved at Casa Ladoit, with its minimalist ambiance highlighted by wood, waxed concrete floors, and light colors. The inspirations drawn from both Southern homes, with their white and minimalist aesthetic, and Nordic homes, where wood reigns supreme, complement each other perfectly!

Continuing in the spirit of minimalism, much of the furniture was directly integrated into the house: bed bases, bunk beds, countertops, shower walls, and closets were assembled simultaneously with the structure. The rest of the furniture was sourced from the Puces du Canal flea market in Lyon, where the family enjoys treasure hunting. Other pieces were brought back from the Netherlands, like the Lumalano wool pendants in the kitchen, and from Morocco, where the garden furniture, chairs, and loungers were custom-made by an artisan in the souk of Marrakech. The result? A vacation feeling, all year round.