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A Holiday Villa with Views of the Mediterranean Sea

Built for a family looking for a holiday home, the Cool Blue Villa is a sanctuary by the Mediterranean Sea that offers the residents privacy from the street. Once inside the unassuming wall and facade, the design, by 123DV, opens up to an outdoor oasis complete with a glass-walled pool.

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The owner longed for a house by the sea which lead to a concept designed around the idea of water. Featured prominently in the center of the outdoor area is the pool, which has a transparent corner. To the side of the pool, there’s a channel of water that runs along the the side of the living room.

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The glass staircase makes way for the ocean views, which can be seen through the large cutout.

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A custom island is made from solid Corian and features a dramatic angular shape.

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The house is outfitted with a system that lets all technical devices be controlled by smartphones or tablets.

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Photos by Carlos Caceres Lavergne.

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.