Type de biens: Flat

In this setting steeped in history, this former restaurant annex—resembling a small shed and seemingly frozen in time—became ARCHIK’s new playground, undergoing a transformation that remained true to its past and its roots.

Before …

Objectif

Conceived as a reinterpretation of a beach cottage with a more structured and assertive design, the renovation adds an extra bedroom to this apartment, making it ideal for a family vacation in the Mediterranean or as a second home. The character of the space has been preserved, both in its exterior volumes and in the design of its windows and doors, while offering a living environment better suited to contemporary lifestyles.

Guidelines

The exterior volumes and existing openings were preserved, while the interior spaces were completely redesigned. The kitchen was moved to the heart of the project to naturally extend the living area toward the terrace and free up the space needed to create an additional bedroom. Each design decision thus seeks to extend the history of the space without altering its character, striking a balance between authenticity, simplicity, and contemporary comfort.

Implementation

The project is organized around a spacious open-plan living area that extends from one side of the house to the other, creating a strong connection with the outdoors.

At the heart of the space, a custom-designed honey-toned wooden kitchen is centered around a generous island, which naturally becomes the gathering point of the home.

Materiality plays a key role in defining the identity of the project. A cream-colored textured plaster covers the main volumes, creating a bright and raw atmosphere. Wooden joinery, glazed terracotta tiles, and brushed copper fixtures come together to form a warm palette inspired by Mediterranean architecture.

The more private area of the cabanon accommodates the bedrooms, bathroom, and storage spaces.

Partner brands include :

13Desserts : Furniture
Amélie Baudin : Ceramics
Atlas Edition : Furniture
DCW Éditions : Lighting
Galerie Diego Escobar : Presenting artworks by Mathieu Lucas
Honoré : Furniture and décor
Joséphine Vallé Franceschi : Photographic works
La Serviette Paris : Bed and bath linens
Revol : Tableware
Saudade : Décor
Talka : Furniture and décor
Tolix : Outdoor furniture

Original plans & project

Tell us about your project

Located in the heart of the Élysée district, this apartment has been elegantly renovated by our partner interior design firm ABL.
The work focused on the kitchen and bathroom, restoring fluidity, light, and coherence to this two-level Parisian apartment.

Before …

Objective

Bring a breath of fresh air and let in more light, through balanced contrasts between natural materials and raw textures, in a palette of muted shades.

Guidelines

A project conceived as a delicate gesture, carried out by skilled craftsmen and an interior designer capable of revealing the material and finesse of each assembly.

Implementation

Preserve the historic character, particularly the cabochon flooring and ceiling moldings in the kitchen.

Reclaim the lost attic space in the dressing room and bathroom to optimize volume.
Play with bold contrasts between design elements: cream-white kitchen, mineral paint, natural stone, and raw steel island.

In the bathroom, bring natural light into the shower and create a dialogue between silver travertine and custom stained glass.

A vibrant duplex, shaped by matter and light.

LE QUARTIER

Madeleine I Élysée

The famous Madeleine district, in the heart of the 8th arrondissement, symbolizes the French way of life.

L'ARCHITECTE HONORÉ

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Located in a historic and highly sought-after condominium in the 10th arrondissement, this apartment with its industrial origins was in good condition, but its U-shaped floor plan deserved to be rethought. It is built around a 9 m2 terrace, whose charm was just waiting to be revealed.

Objective

Rediscover a plan that’s easier to live in, with an open kitchen, larger shower room, separate WC and, of course, more storage space. Bring the terrace back to life as a real bonus room. More light in the kitchen.

Line of conduct

Preserve the atypical charm of the premises and the remarkable old features. Echo the greenery of the terrace by punctuating the apartment with flat expanses of green.

Assume the “countryside in Paris” ambience, which combines industrial codes (black metal skylights, antique doors, retro-style electric radiators), country-inspired antique furniture such as the farm table and framed kitchen fronts, and the Mediterranean softness embodied by the raw materials of the South of France: terracotta and waxed concrete.

Implementation

A complete renovation that places the kitchen next to the terrace, giving each a place at the heart of the apartment. A previously under-utilized space was upgraded with the creation of a custom-made office, entirely painted a deep green to become a real bonus room.

A parquet floor painted white to unify the whole and let the light circulate: a bold choice, but one that paid off.

An ultra-optimized bathroom in which waxed concrete-covered formwork conceals technical elements and creates hidden niches and storage.

Original plans & project

A haven of peace and light with simple beauty.

L'ARCHITECTE CARMIN

  • Crédits photosBertrand Fompeyrine BCDF
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The before …

Transforming a commercial space, using light, space and raw materials in a way that respects the existing building.

Before …

Target

Convert a commercial space on the first floor of a 1980s building into living space, while revealing the qualities of the existing building.

Course of action

The building’s orientation (East-West), its relationship to the exterior (garden and street) and its structure (reinforced concrete) were the three characteristics that guided the design process.

The plan expresses this orientation, allowing the building to “follow the sun” throughout the day, and thus to have a living space that changes atmosphere according to the light. The existing reinforced concrete structure organizes the apartment and creates sequences. It is also the starting point for the materiality. The brutality of concrete contrasts with the warmth of oak and the preciousness of stainless steel. The painted oak floor is deliberately neutral and light, like a backdrop for the furniture. Framing is used to reveal, give depth, set the scene or escape. They create transversal relationships between the reception and service areas.

Achievement

To make the transition from commercial to residential use, the street entrance was modified to create a new relationship with the street, and to distance the building from it by opening onto the garden.

A new street façade was created, and the first floor was turned into a living space by “inhabiting” the windows: in the kitchen in the living area and the dressing room in the bedroom.

On the garden side, a generous bench was created to encourage contemplation.

The building presented a number of technical constraints, notably the presence of water and air drainage systems. Meticulous work had to be carried out on site on the false ceilings to keep the volumes uncluttered and make them a strength of the project.

Original plans & project

An ambience combining raw elegance and luminous warmth.

L'ARCHITECTE Louis EISENLHOR

architectes@archik.fr
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