spamroom + LEAinvent revamp apartment rue de lille in paris

spamroom + LEAinvent revamp apartment rue de lille in paris
photo by martin argyroglo
all images courtesy of spamroom and LEAinvent

for the renovation of a 19th century 100 sqm residence in paris, berlin’s spamroom and paris’ LEAinvent have conceived ‘apartment rue de lille’ to meet the needs of a fashion designer and african art collector. the project’s efforts were centered around creating a calm sequence of spaces with a refined layout and appropriate use of materials. the dwelling has been arranged to accommodate social events by the more public functions, including entry, kitchen, and living room, from the more private area, including bedrooms and two bathrooms. a vestibule at the plan’s center serves as a buffer between either zone.

the entrance lobby accesses the guest bathroom and central marble counter
photo by martin argyroglo

the renovation work includes the removal of existing interior partitions, to combine smaller spaces into more open areas. the reconfiguration ensures that each room receives a courtyard window offering daylight and ventilation. it was requested that the kitchen was as inconspicuous as possible, as the client rarely cooks at home. for this reason, the space is treated as an entrance lobby centered around a monolithic marble bar, complemented by other cabinet masses of various finishes, minimal detailing, and indirect lighting.

the kitchen is detailed minimally to conceal its identity
photo by martin argyroglo

the transformation of ‘apartment rue de lille’ results in luminous and open spaces tailored to the needs of a well traveled art collector and fashion designer. the dwelling serves as a platform to showcase pieces from her private collection, while simultaneously existing as a place to host guests and offer calm reprieve.

photo by martin argyroglo

the renovation utilizes visually calm, single length planks of white washed douglas fir flooring
photo by martin argyroglo

the living room is provided ample daylight via three large windows
photo by martin argyroglo

dark-stained wood finishes contrast the light surfaces in the guest bedroom
photo by martin argyroglo

(left) the dressing room contains a full wall of cabinetry made of black cerused oak with lucite handles
(right) master bedroom WC
photos by martin argyroglo

(left) the guest WC features vibrant turkish iznik tiles, which at times can be seen from the entry foyer
(right) the guest bedroom WC is distinguished by its uniform white tiling
photos by martin argyroglo

floor plan

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