A Compact 1960s-Inspired Paris Apartment Renovation by Architect Saba Ghorbanalinejad

Recently we’ve been charmed by the inimitable work of Paris-based Iranian architect Saba Ghorbanalinejad. Her newest undertaking is the whole renovation of a 47-square-meter residence adjoining to the Parc des Buttes Chaumont within the nineteenth arrondissement of Paris. Right here, she took the area from a dated residence filled with enclosed areas right into a Sixties-inspired inside outlined by rounded corners, mirrored gentle in mirrors and shiny lacquer finishes, aluminum storage housing, and hand-finished Tadelakt. Right here’s a glance.

Images by Mary Gaudin.

Situated on the third flooring of a giant, Nineteen Seventies constructing, the previous residence, whereas solely 47 sq. meters (slightly over 500 sq. ft), was extra enclosed with a complete of eight doorways all through. The shopper discovered the lounge too small and the entryway excessively giant and ineffective in distinction to the remainder of the residence. Ghorbanalinejad got down to make one of the best use of each sq. meter, taking the eight inside doorways down to simply two.

Concrete above and beneath: Ghorbanalinejad revealed a concrete ceiling hidden beneath a white-painted suspended ceiling that was then meticulously refinished. The flooring are waxed concrete.