Grégoire | Atelier Opale

“The volume was complex to work with, so we chose a very structured, sculptural approach in order not to amplify the existing complexity.”

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Located near Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the Grégoire apartment was created by gradually combining maid's rooms, resulting in a space that was difficult to interpret and lacked any real identity. We completely redesigned the layout, highlighting its two major assets: its brightness and its striking wooden beams.

For this graphic designer client, we played on contrasts:
-    a soft and warm envelope of materials—lime walls, beige linen curtains
-    more assertive elements,  such as the shiny brown mosaic kitchen island or the stainless steel volume that conceals a burgundy bathroom.

The entirely custom-designed layout optimizes every inch of space under the sloping ceilings:
-    a staircase incorporating the laundry room
-    a dressing room concealed behind curtains
-    a highly functional kitchen
-    a spacious office area. 

The lower level features a play of contrasts, while the bedroom under the eaves unfolds like a soft beige cocoon.

Credits
Architecture Firm: Atelier Opale
Lead Architects: Alexandra Bouthier & Alice Lefebvre

Photography: Oracle - @oracle_paris