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Architecture lessons.- A look back at the transformation of four properties that have sunk into obscurity and resurfaced thanks to the genius of a few architects.

The conversion of two dilapidated apartments into a bright duplex

Barbara Ballou, an architect for 10 years and a graduate of École Saint-Luc in Brussels, responded to the request of this couple who fell in love with two 42 m² platforms spread over two floors of a small building in Boulogne; the spirit of the “mansion”. The location, however, required real thinking. First, because of the frame, part of which was visible and the other part was hidden under false ceilings.

Barbara Ballou of Ginko Studio was able to transform a low frame raw tray into a remarkable space.
Ginko Studio

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The sun is finally coming into the house of this dark Toulouse fisherman

During this project, Julien Hubert and Lætitia Alba’s motto was to “bring in the light”. For this, they cleaned up the past and, in particular, completely opened up the ground floor area. now you walk right into a large one room that consists of living room, dining room and kitchen.

Rebuilt around a bay window by architect Julien Hubert, this dark Toulon fisherman’s house now vibrates with light.
Florent Joliot

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Transforming a small, dark apartment into a bright and stylish space

Come to rue Jacob in Paris for a style lesson with architect Marie Derudille. The pro gives us her secrets for transforming a small, dark house into a charming two-bedroom apartment. The ceiling height of this tiny apartment was visually reclaim as much volume as possible by breaking false ceilings.

A gorgeous brass kitchen, mirror-framed windows to accentuate the view, a punching bag displayed as a piece of art.
Julie Anciau

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An apartment with a low ceiling becomes a bright family penthouse

The designs of DPLG architect Marie Derudilhe, who trained with Terence Conran in London and Patrick Join in Paris, always combine softness, light and functionality. It optimizes volumes, creates perspectives and also takes into account everyday requirements. Proof with this 130m² flat, typical of the 1960s, from which he has created a wonderful family penthouse, full of practical tips for living well.

Flooded with light and a breathtaking view from the living room of this 130 m² apartment, a 1960s space modernized by architect Marie Deroudilhe.
Julie Anciau

Source: Le Figaro

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