Located in Lyon, Atelier du Pont is a contemporary architecture and interior design studio that was born in 1997. Considering their professions as a social responsibility, Atelier du Pont provides unique experiences in each modern interior design and architecture project: all of them believes that architecture speaks to people and their main goal is to share this philosophy in a generous way to all the world. One of their most recent projects in Paris was the Monsieur Etienne, a renovated modern apartment. Take a look and discover more about this architectural masterpiece created by Atelier du Pont!

Monsieur Etienne - The Renovated Apartment in Paris By Atelier du Pont — Photo by Manuel Zublena.

Situated in the heart of Paris, near to Place des Victoires, in a grand, 18th-century building, this recently renovated one-bedroom contemporary apartment – Monsieur Etienne – by architecture practice Atelier du Pont demonstrates how fundamentally contemporary design can revamp such a historic setting without replicating its architectural heritage.

With an extended floorplan, the modern apartment was divided into a contemporary open living and dining area in the front, and a modern bedroom in the back, separated by a box-like volume containing the bathroom. Coupled by an extensive corridor with a unique design, this unusual and iconic layout certifies that the rhythmic sequence of the façade’s tall windows remains continuous along the entire length of the street-facing wall, which boosts both the natural light penetration. An excellent idea by Atelier du Pont!

Terrazzo is one of the chosen materials, especially used in the modern bathroom along with white and grey hexagonal floor tiling and sleek black furnishings. Absolutely stunning and marvelous, the bathroom is one of the most remarkable divisions of the contemporary apartment renovated by Atelier du Pont.

Featuring modern furniture and fine craftsmanship pieces with minimalist details, the modern and contemporary apartment renovated by Atelier du Pont is a symbol of pure sophistication and eclecticism.