In this expansive family home, the original spirit of the seventies creates a captivating dialogue with hypnotic views of the Mediterranean Sea. By skillfully playing with light, materials, and nature, interior architect Dorothée Delaye has successfully preserved the soul of the property while infusing it with her distinctive signature style. The carefully curated interior features a striking floor lamp by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos, sourced from La Lune, alongside a console by Yasmin Bawa from Sainte Anne Gallery. Additional pieces include a bottle from Objets Inanimés gallery, a stoneware stool from Aurélien Gendras gallery, and wall artwork by Manoela Medeiros from Double V gallery. "When you're fortunate enough to have such a view, you must avoid letting the decoration take over. Here, the exterior takes precedence," confides Dorothée Delaye, who has been designing private residences, hotels, and restaurants for about a decade, including the Mimosa at the Marine Hotel in Paris. Captivated by the charm of the Phocaean city, she acquired this shipowner's house three years ago. Built in the 1930s and perched facing the sea with a 180-degree panoramic view, the property was expanded in the 1970s by a renowned local architect. This rare property, with its terraced garden, completely won over Dorothée. She found it to be the ideal anchor point for dividing her life between Paris and the South, where she undertakes numerous large-scale projects on the Riviera. Among these projects are the new Monte-Carlo Beach Club and the 5-star Beau Rivage hotel in Bandol, scheduled to open in spring 2027. The master bedroom showcases a stoneware bedside table by Denis Castaing from Aurélien Gendras gallery, an Akan bronze box from La Lune, and a headboard upholstered in Larsen fabric. The space also features vintage textile artwork from Memòri Studio, a vintage wooden lamp from Objets Inanimés gallery, and Ponant bedside table and Bise chair designed by Dorothée Delaye herself. Dorothée's vision was to celebrate the house's original spirit, to inhabit it without distorting its character. "I updated its primary soul, that of the 1970s. It's a very robust house, made of reinforced concrete, typical of the era, as it faces the sea. I kept the large bay windows, filled in certain passages with red Alicante marble doors, and preserved existing materials like stone and wood," she explains. This approach gives the home the feel of a reimagined California villa. Solar and singular, this house is designed for sharing and welcoming guests, like an Eden in the heart of Marseille. The living room, where Dorothée Delaye can often be found, features a stoneware stool from Aurélien Gendras gallery and lighting from Galerie BSL. In the library area, a collection of ceramics from Volume Ceramics is displayed alongside framed photographs by Marie Veidig. The garden, composed of terraces on different levels, and the pool carved into the rock form an oasis amid Mediterranean plants, away from the city's hustle and bustle. "The large pine tree in front of the terrace is like a painting. Between the sea and the vegetation, the exterior is a moving and living artwork all year round," marvels Dorothée. To allow the flora to merge seamlessly with the house, she envisioned a neutral shell for the interior, enhanced with subtle details. "The guiding thread is materials. I chose warm materials like wood or natural fiber and a multitude of details that integrate well into this seventies envelope," continues the interior architect. Her love for textures and crafted textiles unfolds across the house's three levels. The decoration is punctuated with bold elements, eclectic art pieces, and personal favorites, as she proudly states. Vintage furniture pieces engage in dialogue with creations by contemporary designers and artists that Dorothée particularly appreciates, including Carlès Demarquet, Yasmin Bawa, Léa Zéroil, and Rémi Bracquemond. On the Santa Ana coffee table designed by Dorothée Delaye, stemware and a leather shell from L'Œil de KO are displayed. On either side, cushions in Nobilis fabric add comfort and style. The coffee table by Carlès Demarquet holds a vase and bowl from L'Œil de KO, along with a rock crystal catchall by Léa Zeroil and a ceramic vase from La Lune. In the background, a Le Corbusier armchair sits alongside a side table by Yasmin Bawa and a Max Sauze lamp from Objets Inanimés gallery. The floor features a Toulemonde Bochart rug designed by Dorothée Delaye. Her own creations also come to life in this interior, including her new Sabbia rug, created in collaboration with Toulemonde Bochart. Her self-published furniture celebrates art craftsmanship and her favorite materials such as glazed ceramics, lava stone, and precious woods. Notable pieces throughout the house include the Santa Ana coffee table made of bronze and glass paste, and the Meltem outdoor furniture collection inspired by the seaside universe so dear to Dorothée. These pieces are sold exclusively through The Invisible Collection. This blend of vibrant materials and Mediterranean inspirations makes this urban refuge, open to the outdoors, both serene and deeply embodied. The kitchen features an island topped with lighting by Agnès Debizet from Yves Gastou gallery and a bowl from L'Œil de KO. Bar stools from NES Gallery provide seating, while the shelves display ceramic tableware from La Lune and a stoneware vase from Objets Inanimés gallery. On the terrace, the outdoor Meltem table and chairs by Dorothée Delaye create an inviting dining space, complemented by ceramic bowls from La Lune. This remarkable Mediterranean home stands as a testament to Delaye's ability to honor architectural heritage while creating spaces that feel both timeless and thoroughly contemporary.