The building Roque Cap Martin, also more commonly known as E1027 by Eileen Grey in southern France. The codename, E1027, stands for the names of the couple: E for Eileen, 10 for Jean (the tenth letter of the alphabet), 2 for Badovici and 7 for Gray.
Gray declared: "This house has been built for a person who likes work, sports and receiving friends."
It has two bedrooms, a maid's room, utility rooms and a large space, partitioned with screen furniture, that could serve as a living room, dining area, cloakroom or guest room. The main living area overlooks Monte Carlo harbour and the bedrooms face the rising sun. Service spaces are isolated: the kitchen, adjoining an outdoor cooking space, is separate from the rest of the house. Gray felt that each room should remain independent of the others, arguing that "everyone, even in a house of restricted dimensions, must be able to remain free and independent. They must have the impression of being alone, and if desired, entirely alone." Each room has a balcony and access to the garden.
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Hi Kelly,
I was wondering if you had just visited E-1027 and if so, how did you/did you arrange access? I am an architect and will be in the area in a few weeks and would very much like to make a visit.
Thanks so much.
Andrea
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