From Robb Report · Kathryn O’Shea-Evans · · 1m 20s
French Riviera Home Gets Modernist Serene Makeover
Fashion executive Rodrigo Bazan transforms his Provençal villa into a tranquil Modernist retreat with timeless design.
In brief
Fashion executive Rodrigo Bazan transforms his Provençal villa into a tranquil Modernist retreat with timeless design. Fashion executive Rodrigo Bazan redesigned his French Riviera home to create a functional, minimalist space that harmonizes with the landscape and olive tree. Originally reported by Robb Report.
Rodrigo Bazan's French Riviera Home
Fashion executive Rodrigo Bazan purchased a Provençal villa in Beaulieu-sur-Mer after 20 summers of frequent visits.
“I spent half my life, basically, connected to that property”
Modernist Design Transformation
ASA Studio Albanese redesigned the villa to create a tranquil space inspired by Côte d'Azur Modernist architecture.
“The architecture is calling, saying, 'Look at me!' We wanted to do the opposite”
Key Design Features
The home uses porthole windows, expanses of glazing, and an oak-clad staircase to connect interior and landscape.
“Functionality is one of the main aspects of these projects”
Light and Color Palette
Ivory-white lime plaster, pale wood, stainless steel, and local stone create a changing color scheme throughout the day.
“The color is never the same. When the light changes, the color shades change a little bit”
Furniture and Materials
The Knoll Barcelona Couch and Paola Lenti designs use natural tones to complement the Mediterranean landscape.
“All the shades of green, all the blue of the sea”
Functional Pool Design
The pool transforms into a terrace with shallow water for children and dinner parties when raised.
“This was really an idea by the owner. He saw this somewhere and he came with this idea for multiple reasons”
Olive Tree Integration
An ancient olive tree anchors the garden and connects the home to the landscape.
“Now it seems perfectly in its place in the new house, as it was in its place before”
Family-Friendly Space
The home includes a stainless-steel kitchen for cooking and entertaining with three children.
“The house is really something to be used. It’s for people who like cooking, choosing their food in the morning at the market”
The headline
Fashion executive Rodrigo Bazan redesigned his French Riviera home to create a functional, minimalist space that harmonizes with the landscape and olive tree.
