This project, led by architect Guilaine d'Harcourt, started from scratch. Nestled beneath the eaves of a Parisian building, this 60-square-meter apartment was completely opened with a redesigned layout and flow.
All existing partitions were removed, as was the old mezzanine. Only the walls of the old bedroom were retained, serving as an anchor point for a new layout.
Guilaine d’Harcourt’s goal was to open up the volume as much as possible while incorporating a comfortable mezzanine, designed as a kind of hovering box that structures the space without weighing it down.
On the floor, black polished concrete contrasts with dark oak. The bright white walls enhance the light and emphasise the minimalist approach of the project. At the back, the former bedroom has been converted into a spare room for visiting friends.
Another centerpiece of the project is the custom-built bookcase. Over four meters high, it is lit by light from the skylight along with a set of built-in lights. It houses the owner’s collection of books and artworks.
The kitchen, designed by IKEA, has been fully harmonized with the rest of the space—black fronts for the base units, white for the wall units.
The countertop and backsplash are covered with hexagonal mosaic tiles from Winckelmans, which add a sense of rhythm to this open space.
Accessible via a white metal staircase, the mezzanine evokes a suspended cabin. Behind its acoustic glazing, it is protected from the noise of the living room. With a direct view of the wall-to-wall bookcase, it features a bed and plenty of storage space, creating a cocoon where one feels like they are floating weightlessly.
The bathroom is tucked away under the mezzanine. The underfloor heating, covered with black polished concrete, acts as an invisible towel warmer.
The spacious walk-in shower, which occupies an entire section of the room, is decorated in a Winckelmans mosaic. Its pattern subtly evokes the seabed, a poetic nod to the owner’s nautical past.
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