The apartment's highly compartmentalized layout was typical of the 1970s. Jean-Benoît Vétillard's goal was to transform this constrained setting into a fluid, bright, and adaptable space: “The challenge was as much spatial as it was sensory,” sums up the architect. “We had to redefine the living space by creating a new relationship between common and private areas, in harmony with the light but also with the terrace, which is one of its major assets.”
The removal of partitions creates a continuous, fluid space. Functional areas (storage, bathrooms, shower room) are treated as autonomous “totems” that structure the space without enclosing it. All views face the terrace to the east.
The terrace is fully integrated into the composition, acting as both the focal point and main source of light in the apartment. In addition to integrating the technical networks, the concrete platform extends visually outward, creating a material continuity between the interior and exterior.
The kitchen is characterized by a continuous volume clad in brushed stainless steel. Its metallic, industrial appearance interacts with the surrounding materials. It incorporates all the necessary appliances.
Opposite the stainless steel, a large white laminate structure is punctuated with dozens of knobs for easy access to storage. Its matte finish and whiteness contrast with the subtle glimmer of the metal.
Between the kitchen and the living room, another “totem” makes its presence felt right from the entrance with its bright, vibrant yellow color. Deliberately cheerful and radical in spirit, it signals its technical function while contributing to the colorful drama of the space.
A third “totem,” covered with glass slabs, houses the bathroom. Opening onto the terrace and the sky, the bathroom takes on a hedonistic dimension, where self-care becomes a sensory experience in direct dialogue with the outside world.
The final “totem” is located in the bedroom. This wardrobe, in keeping with the bathroom, features a touch of yellow as its identifying element and offers ample storage space.
The bedroom space is not defined by a fixed partition, but by a system of custom-made movable curtains. This makes the sleeping area more private without ever disrupting the overall fluidity of the space. The curtain is a playful nod to the stage area in a theater.
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