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Raw-edged stone, soft greys and sculptural bouclé in a mountain retreat.
Geneva — 290 m²
- Client
- The Laurent Family
- Location
- Geneva
- Scope
- Architecture & Interiors
- Year
- 2023
- Duration
- 10 Months
Intro
01Carved from the mountain
Above Lake Geneva, this retreat takes its cue from the surrounding rock. We worked in a tight tonal range of stone and mineral greys, letting texture, not colour, carry the emotion of each room.
Challenge
02Warmth in a monochrome world
A grey palette can turn severe in winter light. We introduced hand-split stone, lime plaster, deep-pile rugs and curved bouclé forms, and placed warm lamplight low, at the level of the body.
The Lantern Ledge
Hand-split limestone, raw ceramic vessels and twin plaster lamps casting a low, warm glow.
The Fireside Chair
A curved grey bouclé armchair beneath a paper pendant and floating plaster shelves.
Material Palette
- Split limestone01
- Lime plaster02
- Grey bouclé03
- Smoked glass04
Touching the walls is the first thing every guest does.
The Laurent Family — Geneva
Outcome
03A sanctuary of texture
The home now feels sheltered and sculptural, a place to gather by the fire after a day in the mountains, where every surface invites the hand.
Next Project
Lake Como — 2026