Design - Production
Forest by the sea
Particular
Location Villerville Size 8,000m² (4.4 acres) Specificities Listed wood, High erosion risk (red) area, Sesaside
Plant species Juglans nigra
Red cedar
Thuja plicata
Taxodium distichum
Red cedar
Thuja plicata
Taxodium distichum
A wood at the water’s edge
To get to the sea, the walk across the wood creates this unique link between three environments.
The houses are nestled on a plateau overlooking the coast. The distinctive feature of this place is the wood set in the slope between the plateau and the sea.
The supporting levels strengthen the slope.
“From the house, the view over the wood invites you to go to the sea.”
Species diversity
The wood is composed of about ten tree species including ash, chestnut, maple and yew trees. We have introduced new species to improve diversity and soil anchorage.
Water features
A spring flows from the upper plateau. It was interesting to channel this water and create some wetlands. The walk through the wood has been made more enjoyable with footbridges.
The footbridges add interest to the water features.
The different levels and the water features invite a stroll.
Photos - PHB, Patrice Lebris