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"It Is a Very Intimate House, It Was Designed for Its Use and Its Needs": Discover From Inside the Villa Designed by Eileen Gray in Menton
Summary
Testimonial of modern architecture, the villa "Tempe a Pailla" stands out by the ingenious techniques imagined by its designer, Eileen Gray. Thought to be practical, however, it remains in total opposition to the functionalistic rigor of the Irish designer's era.
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The second major work by Eileen Gray in eastern Alpes-Maritimes, "Tempe a Pailla" is not a true copy of his big sister, the villa "E-1027" in Roquebrune. Among the major differences are the location close to the mountains, as well as a design that essentially meets the needs of the Irish designer.