巴黎艺术收藏家公寓设计丨法国巴黎丨CHHO Studio

Dining table by David Lange; Dining chairs by Ate Van Apeldoorn, Table lamp by Ingo Mauer; Art by Subodh Gupta, Gilles Babrier, Ida Tursic & Wilfried Mille, Florentine & Alexandre Lamarche-Ovize.

Armchairs by Marcel Breuer. Tetra table by Bernard Vuarnesson; Lamps by Cedric Hartmann; Art by Mathieu Mercier, Lionel Sabaté, Prune Noury and Thierry Mouillé.

Perched high in a Parisian tower, this 130 sqm apartment enjoys a triple orientation and a long balcony that offers breathtaking views of the City of Light. The owner, an art collector with an impressive array of works, saw the potential in this space and gave the architects at CHHO Studio a carte blanche to bring their vision to life.

Thomas Hostache, who co-founded CHHO Studio in 2022 with Bertrand Chapus, shares, “The brief, the carte blanche, was the greatest thing. It’s very rare that a client allows that, so it’s no wonder it’s an art collector who trusted us with this.”

The client wanted an apartment that would not only serve as a gallery for her extensive collection but also be a work of art. “This motivated us to draw great details and to build a real intellectual design process for the planning of the space,” Thomas explains.

In the kitchen, custom-made cabinets in laquered wood; Countertop in quartzite Victoria Regia and Granite Noir Zimbabwe; Coffee maker by Alessi Aldo Rossi, Bertoia stool from Knoll. Art by Philippe Favier, Bertrand Lavier, Nathalie Elemento.

The apartment’s redesign is anchored by a clever use of a 700mm grid, which aligns with the tower’s façade. This grid became the foundation for the entire layout, defining volumes and areas throughout the space. It’s a prime example of how architectural constraints can inspire rather than limit creativity.

“The client bought the apartment just before the pandemic,” elaborates Thomas. “Fortunately, I had the keys to the place, and because I lived close, I could walk there and enjoy the sun and 360° views from the balcony during lockdown. This pause in time imposed by Covid allowed us to really feel the space. Maybe all the time we spent on the balcony is the reason why we were obsessed with the grid of the façade.”

One of the most impactful decisions was to relocate the circulation along the façade. This unconventional choice maximises natural light and creates stunning views from every corner of the apartment. The result is a space that feels open, airy, and constantly connected to the Parisian skyline, with a kitchen in particular bathed in beautiful light. “We are very proud of the design of this kitchen,” admits Thomas.

In the bedroom, Artemide Tizio Micro lamp (seen below); Art by Olivia Gay, Jérémy Gobé, Marie Bovo and Gilles Barbier.

Art by Corine Borgnet, Clementine Margheriti and Gaëlle Chotard.

True to the client’s wishes, the redesign prioritises wall space for displaying art. The walls are painted in a super light grey, creating the perfect backdrop for the owner’s diverse collection. From a larger-than-life light switch by Nathalie Elemento to a striking drawing by Antonis Titakis, each piece finds its perfect home within the apartment.

The furniture is a mix of new pieces and some already belonging to the client. “We like to mix iconic design with new pieces and more anonymous vintage objects,” says Thomas. “We loved the dining table that belonged to the client and urged her to keep it in the new apartment. The reflection of the artwork on the shiny black surface is just stunning, and it contrasts very well with the chairs we bought in the auction for this project.”

The material choices balance the building’s modern architecture with the apartment’s original character. A central box with amenities features cement flooring, while the existing floor outside was refurbished and painted. Light oak finishes, exposed concrete beams, and luxurious stone countertops in the kitchen (Victoria regia quartzite and Zimbabwe granite) add depth and texture.

This Parisian apartment is a narrative of modern design, artistic appreciation, and personal expression, proving what can be achieved when architects are free to push boundaries and clients are willing to embrace bold ideas.

[Images courtesy of CHHO Studio. Photography by De Pasquale+Maffini.]