Sigurd Larsen has designed La Grange Rouge in Puy de Dôme, France.

La Grange Rouge is a holiday home that offers a unique retreat amid the ancient volcanoes of Puy de Dôme in central France.

Designed like a theatre stage, La Grange Rouge is "where each day culminates in a spectacular performance of nature's beauty," said Sigurd Larsen.

Situated on the peak, the house provides a breathtaking panoramic view, particularly enchanting at sunset towards the valley in the west, when the sky is painted with hues of red and gold.

The structure retains the original steel frame of the barn, painted in the rich, deep red reminiscent of cast iron. This distinctive colour palette, inspired by the warm tones of the sunset, permeates throughout the house, creating a flickering warmth in the lush green landscape.

As a result, this former barn, owned by a family with a lineage spanning over 400 years in the nearby mountain villages, has been thoughtfully transformed into a space for social events or individual withdrawal.

This project has been longlisted in the house rural category of Dezeen Awards 2025.

Studio: Sigurd Larsen
Project: La Grange Rouge