Commissioned by a private London-based collector, this project reimagines Parisian heritage through a bold and contemporary lens — a space where emotion, precision and elegance converge in perfect harmony.
Behind the apartment’s traditional façade lies an interior entirely redefined by meticulous detail. Iroko wood contour lines run like a visual thread throughout the space, carving out volumes with graphic clarity. The material palette — a balanced contrast between stone and metal — offers a refined interplay of texture, alternating between raw surfaces and polished finishes. This duality extends to the bathroom, where natural materials meet sleek modernity, and to the kitchen, which is framed by luminous stainless steel with architectural poise.

But the true moment of surprise occurs at the threshold: a striking sky-blue marble floor in the entrance hall sets the tone from the outset. This unexpected touch signals the spirit of the interior — a composition designed to provoke curiosity, evoke emotion, and invite discovery at every turn.
In reimagining this Parisian retreat, Sandra Benhamou has created a carefully curated dialogue between past and present. The interior features a daring blend of eras and styles: reinterpreted 1980s design pieces, classical elements, and contemporary artworks — including works by Gideon Rubin, Kathleen Jacobs (Karsten Greve), Nathanaëlle Herbelin, and a photograph by John Chamberlain.

The furnishings form a narrative of their own: a chair by Gaetano Pesce (Aurélien Serre Gallery), a striking vintage wooden sideboard (Morentz), upholstered stools by Josef Hoffmann, the sculptural Culbuto armchair by Marc Held (Aurélien Serre Gallery), and Benhamou’s own designs — the Pierre lamp in combed plaster and wool, the Kaki table in rosewood and brass, and the Dolly ottoman.
The decorative layer is equally rich and expressive. It includes ceramics by Christian Duc, a Carrara marble sculpture by emerging artist Kristina Chrastilova, a vase by Camille Romagnani (Pick-up Art), and a poetic piece by Raphaël Navot (Galerie Diurne). Each object adds depth and narrative nuance to the space.

This is more than a home — it’s a living artwork. A refined and emotionally charged intervention that breathes new life into Parisian tradition. In a district where art and culture intertwine with poetry, Sandra Benhamou has crafted a space as unique and evocative as its surroundings.