Breathing new life into a historic Parisian space Nestled in a stone building adorned with Art Nouveau floral scrolls, the renovated workshop of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé the vibrant artistic legacy of 1930s Paris. Located in the heart of Montparnasse, the space once thrived as a hub for visionary minds like Apollinaire and Modigliani. Mikoü Architecture has meticulously revived this cultural heritage, drawing inspiration from its Art Deco roots to create a space that embraces air and light. The renovation liberates the volume of the workshop, introducing an open plan that prioritizes fluidity and balance. The material palette is both vibrant and alive, featuring red and black bricks, translucent glass floors, wooden beams, and metal frameworks. Noble materials such as oak, lime concrete bricks, and glass pavers capture light with a celestial quality, enhancing the space's ethereal atmosphere. The design centers around a void, with a double-height entrance that offers an unobstructed view of the glass roof. Alongside the walls, double heights suspend the slabs, amplifying the sense of space. This architectural symphony is further enriched by the golden wooden framework and skylights, which allow light to cascade down the walls, playing off Le Corbusier glass pavers and rose quartz floors.

Design Highlights

Open plan design for fluidity and balance Use of vibrant materials: red and black bricks, translucent glass floors Integration of noble materials: oak, lime concrete bricks, glass pavers Double-height spaces enhancing spatial perception Skylights and golden wooden framework for natural light diffusion

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