Architects Transform Compact Paris Apartment with Hidden Home Office, 57sqm/613sqft

Perched on the 12th floor in Paris’s lively Belleville neighbourhood, this once fragmented 57sqm/613sqft apartment has been opened up by architects Taïna Pichon of Meraki Architecture and Mathieu Durbec of MDA. Running from the entrance to the bathroom, a striking dark-stained maritime pine and glass volume incorporates storage, a bar, home office, and guest room. The kitchen pairs an all-white IKEA fit-out with beige porcelain tiles inspired by the building’s 1970s origins, while a custom island doubles as dining seating and concealed storage. An expansive balcony extends the living area toward the city, while restored timber floors, exposed concrete beams, industrial-style lighting, and raw finishes bring warmth and character throughout.

00:00-00:37 Introduction
00:37-01:09 Location
01:09-03:25 Floor Plan
03:25-04:42 Entrance
04:42-05:27 Living Room
05:27-06:14 Office
06:14-07:12 Kitchen
07:12-07:44 Dining Area
07:44-08:16 Bedroom
08:16-09:15 Bathroom
09:15-10:09 Conclusion