Small space: 50m2 bright and inspiring in Terrence

“It was really an apartment in its juice intended for rental investment, says Cyrielle Benaïm of Bän Architecture. The plan was a bit complex and restrictive, making it possible to create either three or two rooms. » Owner’s choice is a two-room “plus” for one person working remotely, including a Office in a separate place. So the architect installs food In the living room for a more cheerful aspect, and creates in his office the second day. The new central part of the apartment includes a bathroom, which can be accessed from the bedroom as well as from the hallway and office space, and is open to the bedroom thanks to a glass ceiling at work surface level. Thus, the modified structure facilitates circulation and allows natural light to enter the office.

cornices, curved windows …

The building is post-Haussmannian. in the new Living/dwelling placeCyrielle Benaïm enhances the cornices and arch window that give the place its full personality. “We are in the foliage of the street, we had to open up the living room and invite the outside in through the arch window, which is very rare in this type of roof.” The walls, like all those in the apartment, have many recesses, and the architect takes advantage of this to create a dining area in wood finish with a circular bench. The preserved friezes have been accentuated when certain sections have been removed and finely carved ceilings, reminiscences of the ancient scheme. ” the food, with its many cupboards is a tiny apartment counter kitchen! Because today it is important to be able to cook and invite guests, hence the presence of an island that separates without closing and recreates the business plan. »