Villa E-1027

Villa E-1027, designed in the 1920s by Eileen Gray in collaboration with Jean Badovici, is a landmark of Modernist architecture located on the French Riviera in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin.
The villa, along with its custom-designed interior and furniture, was widely recognised as a pioneering example of the Modern Movement, combining functional innovation with a strong emphasis on comfort and personal living.
After decades of neglect and environmental damage, it was restored by the Association Cap Moderne and transformed into a museum dedicated to Modernist design and Eileen Gray’s legacy.
The restoration addressed significant structural challenges caused by coastal exposure, including corrosion of reinforced concrete, using advanced conservation techniques such as cathodic protection.
The site also reflects its layered history through the presence of works by Le Corbusier, who later added murals and nearby structures, now part of the broader UNESCO-recognised heritage.
Today, Villa E-1027 stands as an exemplary case of heritage conservation, preserving both architectural innovation and original interior design while serving an educational and cultural role.