Charlotte Baring Design

Exciting new build project in Provence using traditional stone wall building methods. The stairs were all gathered by hand from the property so they couldn’t have been more locally sourced. The traditional reclaimed terracotta roof tiles and Génoise are the next thing to go up.

One of the most characteristic architectural features of houses in the Provence is the “génoise”. Génoise defines the architectural design under the eaves of the roof. This decorative row of tiles separates the wall from the roof, bringing the roof-tiles out further away from the wall to keep rain off.
A génoise often consists of one row of tiles per floor level. It is also said that the wealthier you are, the more rows you have!

The style dates back the middle of the 17th century and possibly originating in Italy, used by the masons from Genoa. .

Exciting newbuild project coming together in Provence using traditional stone wall building methods. The stones have been gathered by hand on the property so this couldn’t be sourced more locally. Reclaimed terracotta tiles and lovely genoises going up soon. Génoises are a decorative and protective architectural cornice often found under the eaves of roofs on Mediterranean, Italian, and French Provençale houses. Traditional goes that the more rows you have the wealthier you are.