Creating distinct moods and showcasing interesting objects can be tricky when working within the constraints of a mere 520sqft. But French duo Emil Humbert and Christophe Poyet, the architects behind the ultra-chic Beefbar steakhouses in Monaco, Mexico and Hong Kong, didn’t shy away from the challenge.
On the Italian Riviera, between the towns of Bordighera and San Remo in the northwestern region of Liguria, sits a small beachside cabin. Its owner is a female artist who has many fond memories of her childhood spent in this part of the Riviera. When she stumbled upon an abandoned shed along the small beach, it was love at first sight, and she decided the structure would be ideal for her summer holiday home and studio. She sought out Humbert & Poyet and shared her ideas – she hoped to spend her time painting, playing the piano and practicing yoga in her new bolthole, and she liked beautiful, eco-friendly materials and neutral colours.
Photography: Francis Amiand