Home » News » A little California air on the heights of Marseille

A little California air on the heights of Marseille

The bungalow stands on two levels. On the upper floor, the living room offers an unstoppable view of Marseille and the sea. Around a coffee table “Plana” signed Charlotte Perriand, a pair of armchairs and a sofa “Sling” designed by Sofa Hannah and Morrison for Knoll in 1970 harmonize with a Havana leather sofa by Le Corbusier. Table lamp, “Atollo” by Vico Magistretti.

The light, the climate, the rather cool and relaxed atmosphere… There are many points in common between Marseille and Los Angeles. Finding a bungalow-style house with a typical Californian allure on the heights of the Corniche is therefore not surprising. Built below an old traditional country house, the Villa Louise, the revisited bungalow, heralds a new era of architecture. More modern. More refined than its predecessor. “I particularly like this style of houses from the post-war years and 1950/1960, slips Margaux Fritz, architect, designer and native of Marseilles.

Leave a Comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.