| Saint Tropez |
Saint Tropez . The Lafourcade design studio is located in an old family house in Saint-Remy-de-Provence. Each person collaborating on any given project must know the terrain and have a feel for its atmosphere. “This is why our offices are open spaces where everyone works together” explains Alexandre. Restauration Step by Step First there is a long interview with the clients and a solo visit to soak up moods and check details. Then measurements of the house and surroundings are taken with meticulous care. “A good ground plan means a deep understanding of the property. It can help avoid hasty decisions and unnecessary expense” explains Bruno Lafourcade. Next is the preliminary proposal discussed with clients on Bruno et Alexandre Lafourcade Restaurations - Constructions – Creations Bruno and Alexandre Lafourcade are masters of metamorphosis. Country dwellings that seem to have been there for centuries can be conjured up out of ordinary houses ruins sometimes merely a pleasing location. They work directly on site as much as possible using a portable fold-up desk to miss nothing of what each place has to offer. They are incomparable in their ability to capture the individual spirit of each place and in their knowledge of techniques both ancient and modern. Bruno learned much in his early years in the Dordogne from craftsmen trained in the old skills. From their drawing board come some of Provence’s |
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