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The third print issue of Sloft Magazine
In this third bilingual issue :
- We journey through Saint-Denis, Aubervilliers, Picardy, Ghent, Venice, Osaka—and of course, Paris—to explore projects that speak to both the present moment and timeless ideas. The present, with the rediscovery of the architectural heritage of the 1970s, and the new interest in functional flats in large condominiums. Or the new look at suburban towns that were once off the radar. Eternal time with the possible dream of a Venetian palace. Or by distancing yourself from the hustle and bustle of contemporary life within the thick walls of a house in Osaka. Or in the calm of a Picardy studio.
- We delve into the unique typology of town houses, celebrated for their ability to make the most of irregular urban plots. In Osaka, we revisit the seminal Sumiyoshi Row House—the first built work of architect-artist Tadao Ando, a study in horizontality. Its vertical counterpart awaits us in Ghent, where Natalie and Hannes have created a surprising home that’s as playful as it is forward-thinking. By virtue of their fierce independence and their resistance to the homogeneous master plan, these houses assert the very personal identity of their designers in the urban fabric, bringing a welcome urban diversity to the city.
- Finally, we step into the worlds of three designers: In the hidden workshop of Louis Ainesi and Quentin Ravasse, the design duo who founded the Herah studio, to talk about their desire for independent manufacturing. And in Aubervilliers, at the home of visual artist and model agency owner Cyril Debon, who tells us about an artistic project that's as disruptive as it is jubilant!
Eclectism, poetry, art, escapism, beauty and good ideas are decidedly not a function of square meters!
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Sweet 70’s
Julie and Félix breathe new life into their apartment
69 m² in Paris
North bound
Carla and Olivier’s hidden apartment
70 m² in Saint-Denis
Holiday vibes
Jean-Malo and Victor’s super stylish home
52 m² in Paris
Level up
Natalie and Hannes’ machine for living in Ghent, Belgium
75 m² in Ghent
The drama of color
The theatrical takes center stage in Adrien and Mathieu’s apartment
53 m² in Paris
