Lafourcade VO

Architecture is a passionate affair for the Lafourcade family.Bruno Lafourcade, the father, opened his architecture officein 1968 and specialized in restoring old estates. His wifeDominique Lafourcade, designs extraordinary gardens,known throughout the world for their unique beauty.Trained since he was fifteen in the trade by Bruno, his latefather, Alexandre Lafourcade is the only one who could carryon the family tradition. Managing the company basedin Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Alexandre believes in preservingtraditional architecture while introducing modern featuresin his proposals.Specialized in the restoration of essentially XVIIIth centuryproperties, the Lafourcades know how to reinvent bygoneambiances and awaken sleeping estates. From an oldfarmhouse, totally devoid of charm, or from an exceptionalyet run-down building that deserves to be rebuilt, they createhomes that seem to have been standing there forever, as theyare perfectly integrated into the environment.Sought after by an international clientele, Bruno and AlexandreLafourcade haved completed contemporary architectureprojects with a lot of boldness. Coordinating all aspectsof construction sites, paying a close attention to details,they select the best craftsmen from various trades (masonry,stone cutting, woodcarving, plastering, cabinetmaking,wrought-iron work) in order to achieve perfection.This original practice of architecture, interior decoration andlandscaping redefines today’s home and enhances Provençalliving, an ideal combination of tradition and modernity.