Transforming a space into a blend of timeless elegance and warmth, this interior design features a stunning combination of pale pink walls and a luxurious forest green velvet armchair. The soft pink hues provide a calming atmosphere, while the rich green adds depth and sophistication. The natural wood accents bring in an organic.
Project name
Velvet Harmony
Architecture firm
Mah Design
Location
A chic apartment in Paris, France
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Maedeh Hemati
Design team
Mah Design Architects
Collaborators
Maedeh Hemati
Typology
Residential › House
In Lit-et-Mixe (Landes, France), nestled in the forest just steps from the ocean, Maud Caubet has recently completed a new project for a private client on a 1,510 m² plot. Designed as an extension of an initial project completed in 2018, this 178 m² (SDP) house (130 m² built in 2018, with an additional 48 m² in 2024).
Project name
House of Landes
Architecture firm
Maud Caubet Architectes
Location
Lit-Et-Mixe, Landes (40), France
Photography
Amaury Laparra
Principal architect
Maud Caubet
Supervision
R. Tarricq, Architect DPLG Structural Engineering : IDC
Material
Timber-Frame Construction On A Raw Concrete Base
Budget
€723,000 (Excl. VAT)
Typology
Residential › House
In the 19th arrondissement of Paris, within Parc de la Villette, the architectural firm Loci Anima (led by Françoise Raynaud) delivered in December 2024 the renovation of La Géode and its hemispherical cinema, originally designed by Adrien Fainsilber, for Universcience (owner) and Pathé Cinémas (concessionaire).
Architecture firm
Loci Anima
Photography
Adrien Daste & Loci Anima
Principal architect
Françoise Raynaud
Design team
Project Directors: Xavier Maunoury & Vincent Laplante. Construction Project Director : Halima Temam. Site Assistant: Elie François
Collaborators
Façade Engineering: Bollinger Grohmann. Fluid Engineering: ALTO Ingénierie. Economist: AXIO. Acoustician: Peutz. Safety Consultant: Studio Fahrenheit. Video Mapping & Sound: Moment Factory
Completion year
December 2024
Structural engineer
Khephren Ingénierie
Client
Universcience, Pathé Cinémas
Typology
Hemispherical and Immersive Cinema, Event Space
Located in the heart of a private, peaceful passage perched on the highest part of Paris, this project aims to offer a living space completely disconnected from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis.
Project name
OSLO Residence
Architecture firm
Christophe Rousselle Architecte
Photography
Takuji Shimmura
Principal architect
Christophe Rousselle, Jean Philippe Marre
Design team
Dimitri Chausset
Interior design
Furniture: NEOVA
Environmental & MEP
Plumbing and Sanitary: Shower tray and screens: IDEAL STANDARD - Cabinet, sink and WC: ROCA -Bathroom faucets: JACOB DELAFON - Dishwasher: MODERNA - Kitchen faucets: ROCA - Heating radiators: ACOVA
Lighting
Equipment and boards: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC -Spots: EUROPOLE, RESISTEX - Switches: LUXOMAT - Access Control: COMELIT IMMOTEC
Construction
Main Contractor / LPC
Material
Coatings / Flooring: CPF Compagnie Française Du Parquet - Tiling: SALONI Carpentry: Steel profiles: EDAC - Locks: VACHETTE, FOUSSIER - Doors: BLOCFER, ROZIERE, KEYOR, ECLISSE - Closet Doors: SOGAL: Mirrors: RECROSIO
Typology
Residential › Housing
Corsican architect Amelia Tavella has recently brought a secret, slumbering castle back to life in her southern homeland, nestled within a Provencal vineyard. Within the castle’s 1,600 m² central body, the architect has created a unique and mysterious exhibition space, surrounded by a dozen exclusive suites in the two wings of the castle.
Project name
Amelia Tavella brings a sleeping Castle back to life in the heart of the Provencal vineyards
Architecture firm
Amelia Tavella
Location
Aix-en-Provence, France
Principal architect
Amelia Tavella
Design team
Amelia Tavella
Interior design
Amelia Tavella
Supervision
Amelia Tavella
Tools used
software used for drawing: VectorWorks
Material
Stone, Wood, Terracotta
Typology
Castle Interior rehabilitation: creation of an exhibition space in the central part of the château and hotel accommodations in the wings of the château
In this stunning renovation, the timeless charm of a Haussmannian apartment has been reimagined to seamlessly blend classical Parisian elegance with refined modernity. Located in the heart of Paris, this residence exemplifies a delicate balance between respecting historical heritage and introducing contemporary design elements that elevate everyday...
Architecture firm
Laure Friès Architecture
Photography
Juan Jerez Studio
Principal architect
Laure Friès
Built area
145 m², terrace 50 m²
Environmental & MEP engineering
Structural engineer
Antéi Structures
Landscape
L’Aurey Des Jardins
Lighting
Artemide, Platek, in house
Material
Wood, marble, glass mosaic, brass, ceramic tiles (terrace)
Construction
House of Decor (interior), Panorama Terrasses (terrace)
Tools used
AutoCAD, Rhinoceros, Adobe Photoshop
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Architect Amelia Tavella gives new life to the only thermal spa in the Mediterranean. Located on the shores of the Étang de Thau, the future spa combines the atmosphere of ancient thermal baths with perfect integration into the local geology. The new thermal baths will feature over 3,000 m² dedicated to wellness treatments.
Project name
O'balia Thermal Spa
Architecture firm
Amelia Tavella
Location
Étang de Thau, France
Principal architect
Amelia Tavella
Built area
3,100 m² gross floor area + 4,000 m² landscaped park
Collaborators
Writer: Nina Bouraoui
Client
City of Balaruc-les-Bains, France
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Healthcare › Thermal Spa
After the completion of the award-winning École A Strega, Amelia Tavella has once again created a school on her native island: the Edmond Simeoni School and Cultural Space, nestled at the foot of the village of Lumio.
Project name
A school for the nature: School Edmond Simeoni
Architecture firm
Amelia Tavella
Location
Lumio, Corsica, France
Photography
Thibaut Dini, Audric Verdier (Aerial views)
Principal architect
Amelia Tavella
Typology
Educational › Kindergarten & Primary School
