Equity Magazine August 2017 Issue

REAL ESTATE
Breathtaking views of the Mediterranean coast
and Spain are on the horizon from the gorgeous
Villa Putman, which stands majestically on the cliffs
of Tangier, Morocco. Built in the Thirties and
renovated by the late grand French dame of
interiors, Andrée Putman, in 2001, Villa Putman is
a sanctuary, celebrating the marriage of east-west
design with tasteful décor.
Spread over 6,700 square feet, the six-level villa is
a lofty space comprising a maze of steps, terraces,
decks, mezzanines and courtyards, all with a coastal
panorama from every room. The four bedrooms of
the property are elegantly positioned to catch early
morning sunrays while the living space and terraces
are intertwined seamlessly with just the right
amount of natural light and shade. An abundance of
light is made prominent with floor-to-ceiling
windows and are interspersed with Piet Mondrian
influences, with the entrance hall typical of Putman’s
approach to design – sharp, crisp lines with a
monumental staircase leading up to the first floor,
acting as the spine to the house. Boasting six
bathrooms, a sauna, gym, terraces with sunbeds
and a 25-metre swimming pool with an outdoor
salon, the villa is the ultimate retreat for those who
want to kick back and recoup while enjoying the
Mediterranean sunset.
Previously purchased by French public
intellectual and philosopher Bernard- Henri Lévy,
16 years ago, the house showcases his
globetrotting adventures with interiors
incorporating materials such as limestone, metal,
wood and glass. With boulders protruding from
walls, floors of rough Sicilian stone, and dark
TANGIER
BEAUTY
A peek into Andrée Putman’s architectural
masterpiece perched on the cliffs of Tangier
Words by Olive Sevilla
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