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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Beaumarchais Apartment Renovation in Montreuil, France by mioguiFebruary 17th, 2023 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: miogui Project Beaumarchais takes place in a little alley, calm and vegetal, sheltered from the noisy neighborhood. The former commercial unit has to be transformed into a loft. The existing space is defined by its structure, metallic ceiling and beams, cinder blocks on the walls, by its 3.85m under the ceiling and by its depth, with only one facade towards the exterior to bring light in.  Image Courtesy © Philippe Billard
 Image Courtesy © Philippe Billard Act without altering Existing materials are left «as found», just painted in white. The partition of the space is organized in layers from the most private functions in the back to the public ones close to the facade. Layers of glass separate the functions and allow light to penetrate until the darkest point. Curtains ensure privacy. Make the Technique Abstract The living room is characterized by technical elements. All the wires, neon lights and pipes are arranged on rails hanging from the ceiling and painted in white. The electricity and water meter are hidden in a semi-cylindrical volume that uses the technical issue as a pretext of expression. Same idea for the gas box at the entrance, covered with mosaics to make it more abstract. This white mosaic extends on the floor along the facade to create a transition between inside and outside.  Image Courtesy © Philippe Billard  Image Courtesy © Philippe Billard Color The kitchen is a blue monolith placed against the white cinder block wall. This geometrical element creates an abstract landmark in the space. All the technical elements (oven, fridge, microwave) are placed behind hidden doors in the wall. A mirror in one piece reflects the light of the outside, extends the facade in its reflection, and enlarges the space. Wood frame A huge wooden glass wall separates the living room from the bedrooms. The vertical proportion of these one piece frames enhance the volume of the space. Doors are hidden thanks to the same high and frame thickness of the fixed ones, to be more abstract. No handles, just a little hollow for the fingers on the side. White abstraction The ceilings are lowered in bedrooms to hide the technical features and calm the expression. A simple light sphere floats in the space in front of a mezzanine hung by thin wires. Above the mezzanines, a large piece of glass brings light into the bathrooms. No frame there, just a simple silicone joint. All the materials and technical elements are white, a neutral atmosphere in which life can take place.  Image Courtesy © Philippe Billard  Image Courtesy © Philippe Billard Geometry The bathrooms are lifted up on a concrete step, covered with mosaics, to give enough slope to the pipes to reach the evacuation. A pink joint brightens up the space, as well as the wooden ceiling. Technical elements such as sink, mirror, lamp, are chosen to be geometrical. The relationship with the client was one of the key points of the project. At the beginning he was afraid of the coldness of the materials and the too much industrial feeling. But after discussions we managed to create a balance between industrial elements which are set against color, curve, wood and abstraction. The trace of the former space and of the building structure can still be seen and understood.  Image Courtesy © Philippe Billard  Image Courtesy © Philippe Billard  Image Courtesy © Philippe Billard  Image Courtesy © Philippe Billard  Image Courtesy © Philippe Billard  Image Courtesy © Philippe Billard  Image Courtesy © Philippe Billard  Image Courtesy © miogui  Image Courtesy © miogui  Image Courtesy © miogui  Image Courtesy © miogui  Image Courtesy © miogui
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