VILLA FOUNEX

A villa on the shores of Lake Geneva always sounds big. This one does not shout: the idea was to enjoy the silence and contemplate the scenery.

The Brief: Turning an Unfinished Property into a Luxury Smart Home in Founex

The client acquired an unfinished 865 m² property in Founex, Switzerland, that had remained exposed to the elements for ten years. The vision was to transform it into a sophisticated luxury smart home on the shores of Lake Geneva.

The goal was a fully personalized residence combining timeless design, premium materials, bespoke furniture, advanced home automation, and exceptional comfort. The client also envisioned a private wellness and entertainment environment with an outdoor pool, jacuzzi, spa, sauna, massage room, professional-grade gym, cinema room, and climbing wall. Sustainability, energy efficiency, privacy, and a seamless connection to the surrounding landscape were equally important.

Luxury Villa Interior Design on Lake Geneva: Bespoke Interiors, Smart Home, and Sustainable Construction

Craft & Concept coordinated the villa’s transformation, combining bespoke design, advanced technology, and sustainable construction solutions while navigating Swiss building regulations. The general idea was to unite exterior and interior in one flowing space. Large panoramic windows, natural materials, and living mature trees in the living areas play in unison with the nature of the site.

Bespoke interiors. 

The decoration is exclusively natural, environmentally friendly, and individually selected: Italian travertine and marble, European wood, and bronze in the details. The team developed custom-made furniture, cabinetry, and finishes, working closely with international suppliers to ensure precise consistency in colors and finishes across different materials. A standout feature is a seven-meter, two-story sculptural chandelier composed of 963 individually illuminated glass tubes.

Smart home and security. 

The house and the plot are large, so particular attention went to the engineering side: climate, lighting, and control. Craft & Concept integrated a Crestron smart home system based on KNX, alongside an advanced Siemens security system. Personalized automation scenarios coordinate lighting, climate, entertainment, and other home functions, while technical systems are discreetly integrated into the architecture to preserve the aesthetic integrity of the interiors.

Wellness and sports. 

The team built the dedicated spaces for relaxation, fitness, and entertainment requested in the brief: an outdoor swimming pool, a jacuzzi, a private spa, a sauna, a massage room, a professional-grade gym, a cinema room, and a custom climbing wall. 

Sustainability and landscape. 

Rather than demolishing the existing structure, Craft & Concept adapted and reused it to reduce construction waste and resource consumption. The design preserves mature trees, incorporates stones found on the property, and integrates energy-efficient heat pumps, a 50 kW solar panel system, and electrical storage to support more sustainable living.

The Result: A Luxury Smart Home Designed Around Well-Being

Villa Founex transforms an unfinished property into a fully integrated luxury smart home designed around the client’s lifestyle, comfort, and well-being. The residence brings together high-quality materials, bespoke interiors, advanced smart home technology, and exceptional wellness and entertainment facilities. All technical systems work together through a unified control platform, creating an intuitive living experience where lighting, climate, entertainment, and other functions adapt to the client’s needs.

The result is a personalized living environment where sophisticated technology, exceptional craftsmanship, and wellness make everyday life effortless and comfortable, complemented by energy-efficient solutions and a strong connection to the natural surroundings.

This project illustrates our approach to luxury residential architecture and interior design. Learn more about our contemporary home architect services.