Hôtel des Académies et des Arts in Paris by Lizée-Hugot.In the time capsule that is Montparnasse, art can be seen everywhere. On buildings. Inside them. On walls and ceilings and doors and windows. And in the case of The Hôtel des Académies et des Arts, in its past, present and future. The...
Michel Vivien Boutique in Paris by Sophie Dries.A generous 15-meter timber wave softly delineates the double-height volume of this 100-square-metre store, located in the prestigious Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré—the home to shoemaker Michel Vivien’s new Parisian address. Entrusted...
Pli Lights by French Designer Fabien Petiot.Delicate and airy with a strong sculptural presence, the Pli lamp and wall light by French designer Fabien Petiot pays tribute to the work of Isamu Noguchi and Diego Giacometti, playing with the subtlety of light filtered through paper....
The World of Coffee Reimagined: Café Nuances in Paris by Uchronia.Uchronia artfully interlaces Art Deco with unexpected space-age and galactic expression in this jewel box interior for the coffee roasting house Café Nuances. Housed within an original Parisian Art Deco facade near Place Vendome, the...
Gabrielle Chanel: Fashion Manifesto Opens at NGV International.One of the most influential designers of the twentieth century, Gabrielle Chanel introduced a language of modernity into fashion that still resonates today. A new exhibition, Gabrielle Chanel: Fashion Manifesto, makes its international...
YUA Studio Converts Old Metal Workshop Into Boutique Residential Development.Three new residential units fit snugly into a former industrial podium supporting a multi-level residence. Formerly a metal workshop, YUA Studio tactfully create three apartments in calming pastel and white colour combinations. Using...
Sundial Apartment: Paris Duplex Renovation by Manuelle Gautrand.This colourful renovation makes the home feel more like a sunny vacation, with Manuelle Gautrand taking an architectural approach to sculpting the interior. The flow of natural light is maximise via double-height windows and a glass-roofed...
An Italian Touch in Paris by Marcante Testa.Turin-based practice has injected this Paris apartment with playful whimsy and loads of personality. The subtle complexity of the aesthetic where old-school references meet refined modernity deliver a series of delightful surprises around...
Matignon Office in Paris by Hauvette & Madani.Hauvette & Madani bring their signature cosmopolitan glamour to the office with a high-end interior that feels more homely than the typical headquarters. Noble materials like stone, oak and linen intertwine in an unmistakable show of...
