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Nestled majestically against Mont Veyrier, Villa Panorama showcases the pinnacle of the Groupe Dunoyer's craftsmanship, weaving together various competencies with wood as the central theme. But not just any wood—it is elevated to the rank of an architectural tool, characterized by conceptual and aesthetic choices that are Axe&D's secret. Face-to-face with Lake Annecy.
Between the mountains and the lake, this contemporary villa explores wood from every angle. Designed by Axe&D, it adheres to the post-and-beam construction principle, allowing the fixed or opening frames to integrate seamlessly with the architecture, creating a unique connection with the privileged environment. This villa is the product of an avant-garde construction principle initiated by Robert Dunoyer in 1985 with the creation of the satellite architecture and construction company, Axe&D. A post-and-beam assembly system that plays with solids and voids, finesse, precision, and audacity by integrating 360° glazing into the heart of the structure, freeing itself from any added frames. Robert Dunoyer confirms: "It is a rigorous yet flexible concept that allows us to design free architectures in simplicity, according to the client's choices, styles, and urban planning norms, adapting to all terrains, whether in the plains, mountains, or the Mediterranean coast. A structured frame but with a carpenter's vision." The fruit of this vision, Villa Panorama, opens a dialogue with the unique topography of Veyrier-du-Lac. "This terrain is made up of two platforms," explains Robert Dunoyer, "separated by this stone wall, a relic from a time when vineyards dominated the landscape. Thus, it was impossible to ignore. The house absorbs this historical element, which was renovated for the occasion. Naturally, the villa sits high with its large suspended terraces, connecting directly to the pool area through a central staircase, an integral part of the architecture. Divided into three volumes to better comply with urban planning rules, the architecture also takes into account a sensitive aspect inherent to its location: the wind. How? By stretching the structure further on the north face. It’s common sense! If you’re not protected from the wind, you can’t enjoy your outdoor spaces!"
Hugging the terrain, the villa culminates, aligning its suspended terraces with the lake horizon as if nothing separates them, not even the invisible glass railings.
Between the two projections, the living room continues this quest for escapism, aligning its furniture with the shade of jatoba, this finely-grained wood that ties all the interior volumes together, infusing an instant nautical effect. A visual thread also present in the layout crafted by Dunoyer carpentry, the jatoba plays with sunlight, oscillating between reddish-orange and brown, extending to the sliding glass door separating the semi-professional kitchen from the dining room. A strong aesthetic choice softened by the omnipresent transparency, infused by the numerous and traversing glass panes. In the living room, Guscio armchairs and bar stools (Antonio Citterio, Flexform). Beosound Shape and Beovision Harmony audiovisual ensemble (Bang & Olufsen). Fireplace (Focus).
The exterior terraces extend the stylized interior scenes by Annick Laurent. Thanks to the architectural implantation, they are protected from the wind, allowing enjoyment of the lake view even out of season. The garden level is the domain of the suites as well as leisure and wellness spaces. All amenities are present: a pool with counter-current swimming, a spa area, a sauna, a steam room, and a gym.
"IT IS A RIGOROUS YET FLEXIBLE CONCEPT THAT ALLOWS US TO DESIGN FREE ARCHITECTURES IN SIMPLICITY."
However, this hybrid architecture primarily aims to blend into the vegetative and mineral landscape due to its dark hue and the finesse of the roof edge bands. Inside, this belvedere art of living is felt, inspired by the levitating projection and the numerous glass panes magnetizing natural light. Here, the decorative choice follows the fine thread of mahogany, or more precisely, one of its many avatars, jatoba. From the floor to the layout, handcrafted by the Groupe Dunoyer carpenters, these almost red visual links impart a nautical dimension as if the villa could move across the water at will, or at least the gaze. Incidentally, smiles Robert Dunoyer, this realization was initially a real estate promotion that, by chance, was sold during construction! Incredible clients who fell in love with every aspect of the project without changing a single directive! A carte blanche approach, relying on turnkey services, down to the smallest detail, akin to luxury hotel standards with panoramic suites, a semi-professional kitchen, and at the garden level, a complete wellness area and a home cinema room.
Fully enjoying the spectacle, this suite features a green tint, dear to the owners, softly reflected in the curtains (Bisson Bruneel). Its entire setup is dedicated to the panorama, akin to the Utrecht armchair (Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Cassina). In the bathrooms, all different, a wall texture is added, a continuous surface in ecological resin (Oltremateria) allowing for color changes and highlighting the sinks, bathtubs, and faucets (Antoniolupi).
