Tucked away in a serene passage of the 7th arrondissement, just steps from Les Invalides, this 50 sqm apartment has been reimagined as an airy, flowing retreatOur vision was to enhance the sense of openness and connection, seamlessly linking spaces and volumes. Stripping away unnecessary walls, we crafted three sculptural wooden structures to define the space while preserving its fluidity.
Project Name: Ségur
Studio Name: Faire
Location: France
Status: Built
Image Credits: Philippe Billard
As both architects and carpenters, we designed three wooden volumes to structure the space while keeping it open:
The first one is the kitchen. Made of wood and granite it creates spaces of transition and opens up to the rest of the flat, letting views, light, and movements flow. The okoumé and birch plywood, the fluted glass, and the granite countertop create an intricate and generous enfilade of spaces.
The second one is the bookcase. It plays with light and dark woods, round and straight shapes, and alternating filled and empty spaces. While allowing large amounts of hidden storage, the whole bookcase is animated by the contrast between the hand-turned ipé posts, the birch plywood shelves and the okoumé plywood faces.
And finally, the third one is the cupboard. A wooden piece of bespoke furniture located in the bedroom that combines storage, desk, and bedside tables wrapped around the bed making the most of this small space.
The open plan, the contrast of materials, and the light coming through the cascade of windows all join together to give a sense of warmth and well-being: a feeling of home.
