Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Industrial Chic







Architect Nicolas Vignot retained the industrial spirit of the original space when he transformed an old 48 square metre boiler shop into a modern loft-style apartment that also functions as a photography studio. Using metal and glass swinging panels, the space can be opened up when needed, or be scaled down into more private areas quickly while still allowing the natural light from the windows to permeate the entire apartment. The result feels much more spacious than it actually is — a tribute to the innovative cleverness of the architect. Details (in French) here. Via Marie Claire Maison.

6 comments:

Federica said...

Love that floor!

orange sugar home said...

gorgeous. all of it. I live in a split-level home and hope to tear down a wall or two one day to open up the first floor and have installed similar wood beams and flooring. Magic! thanks for the visual aids/ideas.

Jane Flanagan said...

Love this. My kitchen is about the same size and although I do occasionally get frustrated (usually when baking) it works well mostly.

The partitions he choose resemble my favourite type of window too!

fotobloo said...

These swinging panels make this flat a little bit Japanese. I like it.

victoria said...

i love that splash of pink with the industrial wood. very cool!

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