Charonne

This composition creates spaces with distinct atmospheres while maintaining visual continuity throughout the house. Changes in ceiling height follow the different uses and give each sequence its own identity, without relying on systematic partitioning. The double-height library forms the culmination of this spatial composition. Rising across several levels, it becomes an architectural element in its own right, structuring the house through both its presence and the perspectives it creates.

The project also explores the particular relationship between interior and exterior created by the house’s position set back from the street. The ground-floor setting is therefore seen less as a constraint than as an opportunity to work with thresholds, views and depth. Natural light enters each space differently and follows the variations in volume, reinforcing the perception of each sequence.

The material palette extends this exploration of volumes. Polished concrete creates mineral continuity and emphasizes the architectural lines, while lime plaster introduces a softer, more textured surface. Wood brings warmth through selected elements, particularly the bespoke fittings, while brushed stainless steel adds a more precise, contemporary note.

The result is a home that is both restrained and expressive, where architecture is revealed through proportions, materials and changes in height rather than an accumulation of decorative elements. A contemporary reinterpretation of the Parisian faubourg house, shaped around the depth and spatial richness offered by the ground floor.