LAURANNE ELISE SCHMITT

PORTRAIT 02.

The Gathering
COUNTRY ESTATE, NORMANDY

Created for a London-based family seeking a place to gather across generations,
this nineteenth-century Norman residence was conceived as a contemporary family estate.
Balancing the elegance of its heritage with a more relaxed and welcoming way of living,
the project unfolds as a collection of distinct atmospheres — intimate libraries,
generous reception rooms and hotel-inspired suites —
each designed to encourage connection, comfort and shared memories.
A house imagined not simply as a retreat in the countryside,
but as a place where family life could continue to grow and be passed on.

CLIENT
The Family

PROJECT
Country Estate

ASPIRATION
Togetherness

AD Magazine. Photos ©Matthieu Salvaing, 2025.

PORTRAIT 02.

The Gathering
COUNTRY ESTATE, NORMANDY

Created for a London-based family seeking a place to gather across generations, this nineteenth-century Norman residence was conceived as a contemporary family estate. Balancing the elegance of its heritage with a more relaxed and welcoming way of living, the project unfolds as a collection of distinct atmospheres — intimate libraries, generous reception rooms and hotel-inspired suites — each designed to encourage connection, comfort and shared memories. A house imagined not simply as a retreat in the countryside, but as a place where family life could continue to grow and be passed on.