Villa Pointe-à-Poké

Saint Jean, Saint-Barthélemy

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In progress
Designed for a private client
Summer 2024
Works
Works
Villa Pointe-à-Poké

Saint Jean, Saint-Barthélemy

Positioned on a mountainous peninsula between the popular beaches villages of Anse des Cayes and Anse de Saint Jean, the proposed villa takes a north-facing orientation for minimal exposure to severe winds during hurricanes, the primary risk. A series of pavilions, modeled after the vernacular "case à vend" typology of small independent bungalows connected by informal courtyards, each have their bathroom facilities, serviced by underground cisterns as their foundations.

Exposed piping and utilities provide easy access for maintenance. Rugged construction materials like reinforced concrete and honed stone floors are balanced by delicate joinery and finishing, such as wall reveals between walls and ceilings. Partitions are rendered in a local seaweed-lime plaster for waterproofing given the high-moisture environment. Apertures are also oriented northward to avoid excess sun exposure, especially during the summer months.
In progress
Designed for a private client
Summer 2024
Works
Villa Pointe-à-Poké
Saint Jean, Saint-Barthélemy

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Bedroom with en-suite bathroom
Positioned on a mountainous peninsula between the popular beaches villages of Anse des Cayes and Anse de Saint Jean, the proposed villa takes a north-facing orientation for minimal exposure to severe winds during hurricanes, the primary risk. A series of pavilions, modeled after the vernacular "case à vend" typology of small independent bungalows connected by informal courtyards, each have their bathroom facilities, serviced by underground cisterns as their foundations.

Exposed piping and utilities provide easy access for maintenance. Rugged construction materials like reinforced concrete and honed stone floors are balanced by delicate joinery and finishing, such as wall reveals between walls and ceilings. Partitions are rendered in a local seaweed-lime plaster for waterproofing given the high-moisture environment. Apertures are also oriented northward to avoid excess sun exposure, especially during the summer months.
In progress
Designed for a private client
Summer 2024
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Living room overlooking islands
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Bedroom through the lens of art
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Rammed earth wall threshold