A high-ceilinged Parisian apartment bathed in natural light in a former
belle époque workshop in the French capital’s 16th arrondissement
belle époque workshop in the French capital’s 16th arrondissement
Paris,
PARIS
paris
75016
FR
Location
This district of Paris, between the metro stops Trocadéro and Ranelagh, is residential and family-orientated. It brings together shops and cultural institutions harmoniously. The metro station Rue de la Pompe, on Line 9, is just a few minutes away on foot. And from the nearby metro stations Trocadéro and Passy, on Line 6, you can get straight into central Paris very easily. The Jardin du Ranelagh and Bois de Boulogne parks are not far from the property, adding a pleasant touch of greenery to the urban backdrop. The apartment lies up on the second floor of an art workshop building built in 1909, designed by the architects Louis-Albert and Alfred-Louis Courbarien. Its facade includes a remarkable art nouveau door with ceramics made by the famous French ceramist Émile Müller.
Description
The edifice stands out for its pale brickwork facade with a ground floor, a first floor and a second floor. The entrance door is set in a surround of blue enamelled ceramic made by the famous French ceramist Émile Müller. This surround is embellished with ceramic tiles with floral and foliage motifs in an art nouveau style and is crowned with a lion’s head. Beyond the entrance door, there is a hallway with a staircase that displays an astonishing ceramic frieze – a listed work in the local land use plan. It is a tall frieze of Persian archers made by Émile Müller. Enamelled bricks adorn the walls and faithfully reflect a frieze from the Palace of Darius in Susa, Iran. Wooden steps lead up to the second floor. Beyond the apartment’s door, there is a vast 120m² space with a five-metre-high ceiling. The main part is an open-plan space bathed in an abundance of natural light from a huge glazed east-facing wall of large panes set in wooden frames. This extensive glazing is the architectural centrepiece of this former workshop. It looks down at an inner court in which the colourful elevations of the neighbouring buildings display a picture that changes over the course of the day. Wood strip flooring of solid oak with a patina of time extends across all the rooms. Its honey tinge and broad planks invite your gaze to explore the apartment. The pure-white walls underline the true sizes of the rooms and reflect the light. The layout respects the workshop’s original fluidity and keeps its character while organising distinct purposes for the different spaces. Beside the huge glazed wall, there is a workspace. The centre is taken up by a relaxation area with contemporary furniture. And a kitchen lies beneath a mezzanine. You reach this mezzanine via a white staircase with geometric lines, to the left of the entrance hall. An open-plan reading room lies up on this mezzanine and a landing connects to the main bedroom and a bathroom with a bathtub, a lavatory and a window. One last flight of stairs takes you up to a second bedroom in the roof space.
Our opinion
This delightful Parisian apartment is a truly unique gem. It is rare to find a dwelling in the city’s 16th arrondissement that has kept its workshop authenticity from France’s belle époque period, like this one has. The communal areas of the edifice are remarkable, both for their meticulous architectural work and their ceramic frieze of Persian archers made by the famous French ceramist Émile Müller – a listed work in the local land use plan. An art nouveau door bears witness to the high quality of craftsmanship in this district. The apartment’s huge glazed wall not only brings in an abundance of natural light, but also shapes your relationship to time, according to the season, inside the home. In the morning, sunrays shine through the panes to create dynamic patterns on the floor. And the natural brightness from the east makes this refuge the ideal studio for an artist yet also the perfect home for everyday life. Moreover, the considerable distance from the floor up to the ceiling opens up possibilities for new configurations. This former workshop would suit anyone who loves unique homes and is looking for an alternative to the traditional apartments of this chic neighbourhood of Paris. Time stands still in this haven. The first impression it gives is unfailingly strong and striking.
Reference 903686
| Total floor area | 120 m² |
| Number of rooms | 4 |
| Ceiling height | 5 |
| Reception area | 45 m² |
| Number of bedrooms | 2 |
| Possible number of bedrooms | 3 |
| Number of lots | 41 |
| Annual average amount of the proportionate share of expenses | 3000 € |
Aucune procédure en cours menée sur le fondement des articles 29-1 A et 29-1 de la loi n°65-557 du 10 juillet 1965 et de l’article L.615-6 du CCH
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NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.
