A graphic novel style book featuring the construction of a villa by the sea designed by Eileen Gray. Here Charlotte Malterre-Barthes and Zosia Dzierzawska illustrate the story of Gray and the E-1207 house, described as Gray's most famous project that is now considered a masterpiece of twentieth century architecture. It covers her personal relationships and social life and the theoretical ideas she discusses as the project develops. The beautiful illustrations on quality tactile paper transport the reader back to E-1027 at the time of its completion in 1929, providing nostalgic images of Eileen Gray enjoying her last moments in her house under the sun.