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Georges Adilon's personal home, located in Brindas, Rhone, embodies the aesthetic and architectural research of this plasticist. Built in two phases (1960-1962 and 1968-1970), it is distinguished by its ovoid volumes, its dialogue between curved and straight lines, and careful attention to the orientation of spaces according to natural light. The building, partially buried, integrates harmoniously into the valley of the Yzeron, with wells of light illuminating the lower levels. The entrance to the office, inspired by Japanese architecture, and the presence of lemon trees in the vestibule reflect a global artistic approach, where furniture and decor are conceived as a whole.

Originally, the project was entrusted to Jean Prouvé for a modular prefabricated house, but the failure of administrative procedures pushes Adilon towards self-construction, assisted by Mason friends. This first production, published in specialized journals, earned him recognition in architectural circles. It marks the beginning of a series of twenty-two houses built until the 1980s, mainly in the Rhône, Loire, Drôme and Isère. In Brindas, eight of his creations were created thanks to the support of the town hall, which facilitated building permits. Adilon develops a modular self-construction system, adapted to the needs of the inhabitants and in dialogue with topography.

A graduate of Lyon's fine arts in 1949, Georges Adilon began as a painter before becoming interested in architecture after living in Bron-Parilly's housing units, designed by René Gagès and his associates. His work for the Maristes, especially at Fourvière and La Verpillière, illustrates his ability to confront modern volumes and ancient architectures. The house of Brindas, classified as a Historic Monument in 2019 with its dovecote, bears witness to this synthesis between art, functionality and innovation, while remaining anchored in a local and human context.

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