Architecture and interior design firm specializing in a Provençal country house in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
À Saint-Rémy-de-ProvenceIn the heart of a landscape shaped by history and light, the renovation of a Provençal bastide demands a careful reading of the existing structure and a deep understanding of its architecture. More than a simple decoration project, this undertaking is part of a comprehensive approach driven by the architectural firm Berengere Leroywhere each intervention engages in dialogue with the building, its proportions and its heritage context.
Conceived as a unified whole, this bastide underwent a comprehensive architectural project, combining facade renovation, redesign of volumes, material selection, and interior decoration. supportA cross-disciplinary approach, faithful to the philosophy of the architectural firm, where architecture, materials and use are one.
The role of the architectural firm in the renovation of a Provençal country house
Intervening on a Provençal bastide is not limited to aesthetic enhancement. The Berengere Leroy architectural firm first undertook a thorough analysis of the existing building, its proportions, its lines and its historical context.
The objective was clear: to preserve the soul of the place while restoring the architectural nobility characteristic of 18th-century residences. Every decision was guided by the search for a balance between respecting heritage and adapting to contemporary uses, in a measured and demanding architectural approach.
Redesigning the facades: a structuring architectural intervention
The façades of the bastide underwent a precise redesign, a central focus of the architectural firm's mission. Existing openings were rethought and realigned to restore a coherent symmetry, characteristic of classical Provençal architecture.
This work of arranging the elevations has enhanced the building's prestige, strengthened its architectural character, and given it a more assertive presence within its surroundings. The intervention never seeks mere effect, but rather precision, respecting the historical codes of the site.
Stone, ironwork and know-how: a tailor-made architecture
In keeping with a logic of bespoke architectural creation, all the window frames, pediments and stone steps were designed specifically for this bastide by the Berengere Leroy architectural firmThese elements were then custom-made by a stonemason, respecting traditional techniques.
The ironwork also contributes to the project's identity. Every detail is conceived as an extension of the architecture, highlighting the building's lines and reinforcing the timeless character of the residence. It's a handcrafted approach where architectural design guides the handiwork.
Enclosing and revealing the bastide: the architecture of access points and thresholds
The architectural composition extends beyond the building itself. The architectural firm designed the courtyard enclosure as a true structural element of the project. A large wall, accompanied by a monumental porch and its wrought-iron gate bearing the property's initials, marks the entrance and orchestrates the gradual discovery of the bastide.
This work on thresholds and circulation creates a controlled staging, where the architecture accompanies the gaze and prepares the experience of the place, from the first steps.
A comprehensive approach: architecture, interior design and custom-made furniture
True to the brand's DNA, the project naturally extends indoors. Berengere Leroy architectural firm ensured consistency between architecture and interior decoration by selecting materials, fabrics and color palettes, in a constant dialogue with the volumes.
The upholstered furniture was custom-designed and then crafted by the Berengere Leroy workshop: canapés et Lounge chairs and a customized headboardsOttomans. Each piece integrates perfectly into the architecture, without ever weighing it down, extending the character of the place into its daily uses.
A unique bastide, reflecting the place and its inhabitants
The highlight of this project is the personalization, which reaches its peak through the finishing touches: studding, tufting, and stitching details. These choices reflect the owner's desire to make this bastide in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence a unique place, unlike any other.
Through this achievement, the Berengere Leroy architectural firm affirms a sensitive and demanding vision of architecture, where each project becomes a unique interpretation of the place, its history and those who inhabit it.
