Pavilion Essoa

Jacqueville, Ivory Coast, 2020

Project

A Rammed earth experimentation.
This holiday house was designed as a retirement house
for a family in front of the Laguna.
Pavilion Essoa is a property all built with the
Jacqueville local earth near Abidjan in Ivory Coast. 
Developed by William Tailly as the first entire house.

Client

Private

Date

2020-2024

Location

Jacqueville, Ivory Coast

Category

Architecture

Gross Floor Area

312 m2

ALL MATERIAL ARE FROM JACQUEVILLE, IVORY COAST.

ARTISANAL PUR RAMMED EARTH.

NATURAL MATERIALS AND A HARMONY OF COLORS

Each material has been carefully chosen to harmonize with the landscape while ensuring optimal thermal comfort. The essence of the curtain walls rests on bioclimatic principles adapted to the Ivorian climate. The rammed earth walls, an ancient material with high thermal inertia, regulate indoor temperature by reducing heat fluctuations.

The raw earth brick facades offer ideal thermal inertia, while the terracotta floors and kitchen counters combine durability and elegance. The interior floor, blending earth resin and lime stucco, combines softness and robustness. In the bathrooms, tadelakt brings an elegant waterproof touch, while the woven rattan ceilings and carved solid wood celebrate local craftsmanship in a warm and refined atmosphere.

Raw Elegance

Rustic & Sophisticated

The wooden screens, equipped with removable plexiglass panels, allow for a balance between natural ventilation and thermal insulation. Finally, a palette of earthy tones, subtly gradient, blends with the lush green of the garden, grounding the villa in a timeless and organic aesthetic.

"A space where warmth, texture, and precision unite to craft a refined concept."

William Tailly

Self-Sufficiency and Local Expertise

The villa is built on a foundation of sustainability and self-sufficiency, functioning with energy autonomy through photovoltaic panels and a private well for water. Every piece of furniture, as well as the sinks and tableware, has been custom- designed by the Moyésoa Laboratory, showcasing local craftsmanship and the excellence of Ivorian know-how in an exclusive and artisanal approach.

Fluid Canopy

A Double Curved Roof for Ventilation and Light One of the architectural signatures of this project lies in its elegant double-curved roof, combining refinement and ingenuity. It optimizes natural ventilation and brings a gentle dynamic to the building. Solid and transparent metal sheets, fixed to a lightweight metal structure, filter the light and create a subtle play of shadows. Designed as a network of connecting points, this structure combines elegance and lightness, while enhancing thermal comfort and reducing the impact of tropical heat.

Seamless Immersion

The living room and dining room, recessed, create a unique perspective: from the pool, the swimmer experiences the illusion of floating in the lagoon, enhancing the immersion in the landscape. An underwater bench directly connects the pool to the kitchen, facilitating interaction and adding an organic, convivial dimension to the living space.

Tropical architectural Technology awakening.

By reinterpreting tropical architecture with a contemporary approach, this villa creates a subtle dialogue between modernity and tradition, comfort and nature. Its total immersion in a botanical garden, energy autonomy, and innovative ventilation system make it a reference in ecological and bioclimatic architecture in Côte d'Ivoire.

Contact

office@aznar-tailly.com

@remyaznar / @williamtailly