Charles Zana is a passionate architect who combines art and technique in every one of his projects. Zana has shared his taste and expertise in the most beautiful and modern residential projects and public interiors around the world.
In two decades, the architect, a graduate of the Beaux-Arts de Paris, has found his voice, his style. This vision is above all that, a unique combination of art and architecture.
His interiors are structured around people, taking every aspect of their lives into account. Above all, he listens to, understands, and engages in a dialogue with his clients with whom he maintains friendly relation.
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Over the years Zana has also made his name by designing homes for art collectors.
This house in the chic Parisian suburb of Neuilly-sur-Seine is a perfect example of his unique work.
“The chemistry between the architect and the client is the heart and soul of a good project.”
The clients were a fashion-industry couple with four grown children, the property contains a variety of top-class contemporary artworks.
A deep-red Anish Kapoor sculpture greets visitors in the entrance hall.
Contemporary dining room with light fixtures by Christophe Côme hang above a Martin Szekely table. The painting is by Gabriel Orozco, the neon wall sculpture is by Glenn Ligon.
Between the gallery and dining room are works by Nate Lowman and Christopher Wool.
A silver Takashi Murakami sculpture stands in the center of the living room, on the wall a pair of paintings by Glenn Ligon presides over the Jaume Plensa torso next to the fireplace.
The stainless-steel chaise longue is by Christophe Pillet.
The other side of the living room, with view to the garden.
Works by Mark Grotjahn and Richard Prince in the entrance hall.
Another corner with an exclusive furniture selection.
Small lounge with modern mid-century inspired furniture.
The master bedroom follows the same line as the rest of the house. Full of artworks are pieces by Richard Prince (left) and Lee Ufan.
The master bath all in Calacatta marble, from the cabinetry, tub surround, and floors to the stool designed by Zana.
A more privet room with a vintage chair found at a Paris flea market.
In the kitchen’s dining area, a vintage chandelier and a collection of 1920s Robj porcelain decanters are arrayed on the shelves.
Even the garden was decor with incredible artwork, like Pigeon statues by François-Xavier Lalanne on the edge of a fountain.
A Jaume Plensa sculpture stands in the garden.
