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with flat roofs,” says Antoni. “At Val de Vie, we accentuated the pitched roof by using very strong vertical lines, which make the polo pads feel more grand.” This concept allowed them to incorporate double-volume glazing, extending it all the way to the pitch of the roof, where the timber rafters remain exposed in the top luxury pads to promote a warmth and generosity of space. With that end in mind, the bottom units have dropped bulkheads and a living area opening out onto a private terrace. “The success of the design depends on how you treat the detail to make it special,” says Rhoda. “You need to be seduced by the space, but also be able to live there as a family.” The village layout is guided by the estate’s landscaping aesthetic so that residents feel part of Val de Vie and are not enclosed in a separate estate. In addition, the pads are orientated so that the open spaces are protected from the prevailing winds, and face the best surrounding mountain views. val de vie
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