Journal
Turnkey villa renovation: French Riviera and Costa del Sol
How a turnkey renovation is run from abroad: decision gates, site reports, local trades and the calendar of a Mediterranean villa project, season by season.
Stone, lime and light: Mediterranean architecture materials
The materials that make a Mediterranean villa work: local stone, lime render, terracotta and shade. How each behaves in summer heat, and what each costs to keep.
N° 03 · 20 August 2026
The elements of contemporary Mediterranean villa design
Courtyards, wall thickness, cross ventilation and indoor-outdoor living: the design elements that define a contemporary Mediterranean villa, and why they endure.
N° 04 · 20 August 2026
Building a villa in the South of France: US buyers' guide
What American buyers need to know before building on the Riviera or in Provence: plot rules, planning permission, timelines and who signs what in France.
N° 05 · 20 August 2026
Where to buy: Côte d'Azur, Marbella or the Balearics
An architect's comparison of three Mediterranean markets: what each plot allows, what renovation costs, and which one suits a second home you actually use.
N° 06 · 20 August 2026
English-speaking architect: South of France and Spain
Running a renovation abroad without living there: what to ask an architect, how remote site supervision works, and which approvals need a local signature.