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A home shaped by the water
The view is only the beginning. Look at how a home opens onto the shore.
Follow the light
Water changes the light in a room throughout the day. A deep overhang can soften the afternoon sun, while a sheltered terrace offers a place to sit close to the view. The useful question is how each room feels when you actually use it.
Where inside meets outside
Look beyond a large pane of glass. A level threshold, a shaded seat and a clear path to the garden make the relationship between house and landscape easy to use.
Look closer
In Maison de la Mer, the long sightline through the living space carries the eye toward the water. Explore the gallery to see how that view frames the interior.
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