Balcony terrace of a private home at Pyla-sur-Mer

This family home stands within a forest estate near Pyla-sur-Mer, in Gironde, hidden among the treetops. Its balcony terrace has been renovated.

The previous surface failed to withstand repeated spray and splash from the property's private swimming pool. Local design studio Nid'Extérieur was tasked with sourcing a decking material offering greater dimensional stability, without compromising the close visual connection between terrace and woodland.

Kebony modified wood was selected for the rebuild. The renovated terrace keeps its principle of a platform reaching outwards from the house, forming a large living space that opens onto a 360-degree panoramic view of the surrounding forest. Laying the boards lengthways heightens the sense of space, while light railing preserves transparency towards the landscape. Design: Nid'Extérieur.