Photography by Mathieu Choiselat
Patrick Arotcharen Architecte has designed an eco-lodge in Saubion, France, named Les Echasses, where each of the private holiday homes and restaurant have butterfly roofs.
There’s a restaurant that has outdoor seating covered by the overhanging roof, and inside, there’s more seating. The restaurant can also be transformed into a meeting room for business events.
Photography by Mathieu Choiselat
Each of the seven private villas have been built on stilts over the water and are large enough for two people.
Photography by Mathieu Choiselat
The wooden villas surround the lake with sandy edges creating little bays.
Photography by Mathieu Choiselat
At night, each villa lights up like a lantern and the reflections are cast onto the still water.
Top photo – photography by Vincent Monthiers
Each villa has a private terrace, and this one has a hanging chair to relax in and enjoy the view.
Photography by Mathieu Choiselat
Inside the decor is kept minimal, and in winter a wood burning stove can be lit.
Bottom photo – photography by Mathieu Choiselat
Here’s a look at the wood covered entrance of one of the villas.
Photography by Mathieu Choiselat
Here’s an overview of what the area will look like once all of the trees have grown in.
