architecture

Villa Méditerranée

Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Villa Méditerranée [French]
Cosquer Méditerranée [French]

Architecture

The 40 meters long cantilevered overhang is the longest inhabited one in the world.

© Stefano Boeri / Boeri Studio (www.stefanoboeriarchitetti.net)

built
2010-2013
culture
French
style/period
Postmodern
work type by function
exhibition building, museum
technique
cantilever
architect
Stefano Boeri

Specifications

height
19.0 m
area
10,000 m²

Geography

Europe » Western Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur » Bouches-du-Rhône » Marseille » 2nd arrondissement » La Joliette
local language location name
Marseille, France [French]
cultural historical region
Provence, Occitania
Villa Méditerranée, south elevation
Villa Méditerranée, south elevation Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Villa Méditerranée, northwest elevation
Villa Méditerranée, cantilevered overhang (northwest elevation) Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France