Relax in the Ardeche
Close to Provence, the Ardèche is a Mediterranean department with multiple attractions and geological peculiarities.
Le Cabanon du Designer is located in a quiet area conducive to rest, idleness and contemplation. The house is 1 km from the shops of the village of Saint Privat (2 bakeries, press, tobacconist, post office, pharmacy, small Casino).
In summer, there are several access points for swimming in rivers and torrents (Ardèche, Volane, Besorgues).
In spring and autumn it is possible to leave the cottage to go mountain bike rides or hikes on the forest roads of the town.
For stays focused on well-being, the thermal center of Vals les Bains (6 km from the cottage) offers à la carte treatments.
The Ardèche is also famous for its gastronomy and you can experience it by tasting the “maouche” and other typical dishes of the Ardèche Plateau such as dishes worked from the “Fin gras”.
Made from chestnuts and potatoes, the traditional Ardèche diet has given way to a typical gastronomy for its charcuterie, its farmed meats, its fruits, its mineral waters, its wines, its olive oils, its famous porcini mushrooms, its chestnuts and its « Marrons Glacés ».
The Studio MO of Saint-Etienne
The architect Frédéric Gidon (Studio MO of Saint-Etienne) has brilliantly designed and set up the building on the hill.
The construction
Thanks to the businesses and suppliers who contributed to the construction of the Cabanon du Designer:
- VINCENT et FILS
- 205, chemin des traverses
- 07200 LACHAPELLE SOUS AUBENAS
- Visit Vincent et Fils
- ETANCHEITE BROUCHIER REMI
- Le Valadas
- 07150 VAGNAS
- FARGIER SARL
- ZI Ripotier Haut
- 07200 AUBENAS
- FRANCK FAYOLLE EURL
- 135 Chemin des Faysses
- 07200 LACHAPELLE SOUS AUBENAS
- THIERRY CROMBEZ
- Le Cléaud 55 Chemin Devise
- 07200 LACHAPELLE SOUS AUBENAS
- VMV
- 2 Rue Jules Vallès
- 42700 FIRMINY
- Visit VMV 42
- NURY TP
- Champ Long
- 07200 VESSEAUX
- SOROFI
- Av Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny
- 07200 AUBENAS
- Visit Sorofi
Montoro Design Studio
This studio usually helps SMI and SME in designing and developing their goods, equipment, packaging and graphics.
For the first time in 25 years of professional practice, Richard Montoro embarked on a personal project.
In effect, for the “Cabanon du Designer”, Richard Montoro was in turn purchaser and designer for a project without compromise.
To complete this experience focused on comfort and recreational space, it was hard to take and balance the role played between the two parties.
The architecture and interior design is appreciated by holiday makers seeking rest and renewal.
Furniture design
To set up the Cabanon, special furniture and equipment were designed and created.
In many respects, the interior of the Cabanon has been designed like a ship.
The hallways are lined with sliding doors and the stern of the building is filled by a bedroom.
Ingenious storage is provided in each room.
Furniture creation has been designed as a series of sketches recorded in a small book format.
The drawings were modified several times and then sized in preparation for manufacture in furniture workshops.
Working with teaching staff of the Lycée Polyvalent Astier, the task of manufacturing the furniture was given to several students of the woodworking section.
Several meetings with the students were required to manage the amount of experimentation for some creations and follow the manufacture of furniture.
The furniture is made of solid ash coloured melamine, laminated wood and three-ply wood panels.