5. Northeast Façade Shutters

Denali Farrell / Spring 2015

The northeastern façade shutters at Tempe a Pailla are the first set of shutters one would see when approaching the house. Eileen Gray made a great effort to be sure that the appearance and the function were synchronized. The total assembly of shutters measures approximately 9 meters (31 feet) long and 1.3 meters (4 feet) tall. Each individual shutter unit holds nine independently operated louvers.

6. Northeast Façade Windows Micah Tichenor / Spring 2015

The northeast-facing window at Tempe a Pailla creates a visual continuity on the exterior as it services two separate interior rooms. The wall between these rooms divides the window asymmetrically. One pair of sliding single-pane window frames faces the living room, and a stationary frame with two pairs of sliding frames faces the bedroom. The movable window frames, combined with the flexibility of the exterior shutter system, allows for various options.

7. Living Room

Laura Filotheidi and Iliana Filotheidi / Spring 2015

The living room at Tempe a Pailla is located on the southeastern side of the house and is divided by two steps leading up to the foyer/dining area. A built-in work table is placed on one end, where it functions as a studio, and a lounge is on the other, where it serves as a spacious sofa. A fireplace with a partially glazed chimney sits on the terrace window wall illustrating Eileen Gray’s idea of lighting, so the flames of the fire would replace the setting sun. The lower walls are covered with a tile dado and indicate the locations for built-in pieces of furniture.