New York studio Sabo project tranformed an industrial space dated 1920 in a raw chic loft in the heart of the XI arrondissement in Paris. The initial space of square proportions is stripped down to raw concrete. The sole addition of a central island is enough to define a variety of spaces, entrance, main living space, dressing, horizontal and vertical circulations, without the need for any wall or partition.
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The rough ceiling runs continuously throughout the apartment while a looping circulation establishes a subtle gradation between the main space and the more private areas. The island cladding consists of 40 aluminum sheets that are custom punched, folded, anodised and mounted on a metal structure. The manipulation of perforated shutters provides the potential for many light and privacy scenarios.
- Project:
- Voltaire
- Location:
- Paris, XI arrondissement
- Type:
- Loft
- Architect:
- Alexander Delaunay
- Structural Engineer:
- DIC Ingénerie
- Contractor:
- SMR Concept+
- Area:
- 81 sqm
- Completion:
- 2017