Housed in a building dating from the first half of the 20th century, this apartment’s transformation reflects a creative sensitivity and a thoughtful, contemporary architectural vision.

Founded by Caroline Weill and Laetitia Paradis, PAREIL approaches each project as a true four-handed collaboration. The architects focus on the fundamentals - space and light - and express these through their material choices: wood, metal, and stone, increasingly complemented by reused resources.
For the VAUGIRARD renovation, the main challenges lay in optimising a layout that was narrow, dark, and inefficient; restoring the apartment’s cross-ventilation and bringing natural light into its core, while creating a more fluid, transversal perception of the spaces; and designing a distinctive yet serene living environment that highlights the owners’ art collection.
The central core of the apartment was completely redesigned to improve circulation and better organise the service areas. Semi-translucent partitions, such as the kitchen’s glass wall and glass blocks, allow light to flow through the darker interior spaces.
The proportions of the living/dining area and the bedrooms were left unchanged. A main suite was created as an extension of one of the existing bedrooms, along with a laundry room and generous storage areas.

The result is a contemporary and elegant interior that balances functionality, art, and serenity.