Architect-designed apartment on wooded courtyard

Our apartment was completely renovated in 2021 by a duo of architects. Formerly an accordion workshop, we wanted to preserve its industrial character, while bringing clarity and modernity in a Japandi style.

Floor plan:

Comprising:

• A large entrance that serves as an office, with a black upright piano (not visible in the photos because installed later).

• A 45m2 open-plan living area with lounge, open kitchen and dining room.

• Separate WC with washbasin.

• A room separate from the living room, separated by a glass door equipped with a blackout curtain, can accommodate all your projects: composed of two parts, the first illuminated by the glass door and a large mirror on a whole wall, a second part separated by an arch is located under a glass roof (bedroom 2 on the plan, the bed has been removed). A small shower room closed by a sliding door completes this space. This space under the glass roof is approximately 7m2, very bright, and could be used as a photo studio. The glass roof has been completely replaced since the photos were taken, and is rust-free. For meetings, this space will be set up as a workshop or "creative room" with everything you need to brainstorm in small groups: post-its, paper boards, markers, whiteboard.

• Also accessible: a magnificent veranda with vintage furniture covered in succulents, overlooking the apartment's private courtyard of around 30m2, planted with shrubs, palms and bamboos.

• The master suite will not be accessible to riders.

Furnishings: The large living room features a designer white table for 6 (hay studio), 6 velvet chairs (4 blue, 2 orange), a warm gray mottled 3-seater sofa, a 4-seater bench (either antique gray checkered fabric or pink velvet, as desired) as well as a large open kitchen with central island and two high metal and wood stools. A large contemporary trompe l'oeil painting of a cotton flower by Daiya Yamamoto faces the sofa (not visible on the photos as it was added later). The kitchen is fully equipped with built-in fridge, hob, microwave and oven (steam option), dishwasher, kettle and coffee machine for nespresso capsules. For meetings, a video projector with HDMI cable is available for presentations.

Materials: One of the major assets of this apartment is its materials:

• floor-to-ceiling joinery in light oak in the kitchen and living room, with a magnificent mirrored bookcase in the background
• tiles in the kitchen with a natural stone effect, covering the floor and the island without delimitation, as if the island were emerging from the floor
• period parquet flooring with an attractive patina
• waxed concrete in the bedroom under the glass roof
• light-colored stone on the veranda floor

For more details on the renovation, you can find the architects' explanations in the article dedicated by Côté Maison to their work here: https://www.cotemaison.fr/loft-appartement/diaporama/un-appart-renove-autour-d-une-cour-privative-et-son-jardin-d-hiver_34609.html