TOURTOUR Provence Stone and Time Reimagined

The TOURTOUR residence is located in a mountain village in Provence. In the early morning, the light gently slides down along the stone walls, outlining the substantial and restrained shape of this residence. The project was jointly completed by Pareil and Studio Nolet. It was based on an approximately 320-square-meter traditional Provence farmhouse and underwent an update. The aim was to establish a restrained and precise balance between historical continuity and contemporary intervention, so that the space neither indulges in nostalgic emotions nor becomes superficially representative of the present.

As one walks along the exterior of the building, one can clearly perceive its respect for traditional construction logic: the thick load-bearing walls, the deep recessed openings, and the natural extension of the overall volume have all been fully preserved. At the same time, redundant components added later have been stripped away, allowing the authenticity of the structure to reappear. The processing of the stone and mortar is carried out based on local techniques, responding to the thermal cycle characteristics of the Mediterranean climate. Together, this presents a texture that has been refined over time at both the visual and structural levels.

Entering the interior, the space atmosphere achieves a delicate balance between the coldness of the stone and the warmth of the fabrics and woodwork. The details, completed through the collaboration of artisans such as Fred Fabric, Marbrerie Pisicchio, and Marie Halard, emphasize the origin and craftsmanship characteristics of the materials rather than a uniform decorative language. This design approach based on the collaborative use of multiple techniques gives the residence a restrained yet rich layering, and also responds to the ongoing focus in contemporary French residential practices on "locality" and "handcrafting".

Entering the courtyard and the surrounding areas, the landscape design was led by Sigmap (Sigmap), which intervened in the environment in a restrained rather than decorative manner. Olive trees, lavender, and native shrubs were preserved and reorganized. A continuous surface system was formed between the terrain, terraces, and the building base, so that the building no longer existed as an isolated object but gradually permeated and integrated into the natural context of "garrigue", with the boundaries gradually disappearing in the process of walking and perception.

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