About The Property
An unforgettable place to stay.
VITAREL, MONTAGUDET, FRANCE.
Stay in a peaceful farmhouse in rural SW France. Sleeps 10 with four independent units each with its own kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Vitarel is perfect for large family gatherings, groups of friends, and events and weddings.
Modernism, tradition, and sustainability.
From the exterior, Vitarel is an example of traditional Quercy architecture but with modern interiors and conveniences. Throughout the property, there are vintage mid-century modern furniture and 20th-century art, which live alongside original furniture pieces designed by the owner, an industrial designer.
The property is a leading example of environmentally sustainable building. All the energy required to run Vitarel is powered by solar. Rainwater is reclaimed from the roofs and captured in large hidden underground reservoirs for irrigation. There is two electric vehicle charging stations for both a Tesla and standard EV charging. Innovative home technology uses energy wisely and adapts conditions to the guests' needs.
THE OWNER
Max Burton.
Max Burton is a San Francisco-based Industrial Designer who has designed products for the world’s leading brands, including Nike, Google, Sonos, Virgin, and Disney. He is also an advisor to tech start-ups. Max studied design at the Royal College of Art, and his work has been featured in the Museum of Modern Art and the Cooper Hewitt in New York, and the Design Museum in London. He is the founder and chief creative of Industrial Craft, a product design agency in San Francisco, and the owner of a design store called Modern Design Objects.
In recent years, Max’s design studio has focused on the environment and sustainability. Industrial Craft and Just Design transformed Vitarel, an ancient farmhouse, into a modern smart home powered by the sun. Industrial Craft also designed most of the furniture pieces in the house and the interior design for all the kitchens, bedrooms, and bathrooms.
