Simona is an interior design and décor writer for Homedit. Since 2011, she has been writing about interior design, DIY solutions, and the latest trends in home architecture.
In a lot of cases the houses and structures that we build are shaped by their surroundings and the context, some more so than others. Villa Courbe, a project recently completed by SAOTA, illustrates this idea in a very vivid manner. This is a contemporary house built on a beautiful lakeside plot in the Lac Léman region of Switzerland. One of the most notable design features here is the overall organic shape of the house and the undulating roof line. The inspiration came from the nearby mountain range. This is a house which doesn’t follow the same design or architectural pattern as its neighboring structures. Instead it’s a completely different type of home, one which is in harmony with nature and its surroundings and seeks to become one with the landscape while at the same time standing out.
The house follows the outline of the wedge-shaped site on which it stands. It’s organized into a series of parallel sections which serve different purposes. The lower section is the basement level which leads into a spacious entertainment area. The primary living spaces are situated on the ground floor and include a double-height area on the outer section of the floor plan, with a panoramic view towards the lake. The private spaces are situated above the living area. The top floor features a beautiful laser-cut aluminum shading screen which follows the curve of the roof, adding depth and texture to the design.