Charles Zana is a passionate architect who combines art and technique in each of his projects. Zana has brought his taste and expertise to the most beautiful and modern residential projects and public interiors around the world.
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His interiors are focused on people and take into account every aspect of their lives. Above all, Charles Zana listens, understands and engages in dialogue with his clients, with whom he maintains a friendly relationship.
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 clients were a fashion-industry couple with four grown children, the property contains a variety of top-class contemporary artworks.
Over the years, Zana has also made a name for himself designing homes for art collectors. This house in the chic Paris suburb of Neuilly-sur-Seine is a perfect example of his unique work.
Contemporary dining room with lights by Christophe Côme hanging above a table by Martin Szekely. The painting is by Gabriel Orozco, the neon wall sculpture is by Glenn Ligon. Between the gallery and the dining room there are works by Nate Lowman and Christopher Wool.
A silver Takashi Murakami sculpture stands in the middle of the living room, and on the wall, a pair of paintings by Glenn Ligon sits enthroned above the torso of Jaume Plensa next to the fireplace.
“The chemistry between the architect and the client is the heart and soul of a good project.”
Another corner with an exclusive furniture selection. Small lounge with modern mid-century inspired furniture. The master bedroom follows the same lines as the rest of the house. It is filled with artwork by Richard Prince (left) and Lee Ufan.
The main bathroom is entirely in Calacatta marble, from the cabinets to the tub surround and floor to the stool designed by Zana. In the kitchen dining area, a vintage chandelier and a collection of 1920s Robj porcelain decanters sit on the shelves. Even the garden was adorned with incredible works of art, such as the dove statues by François-Xavier Lalanne at the edge of a fountain.