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From Sophie Dries Architect
Dear Dwell,
We are please to share with you, the Saint Martin Apartment located in on the Right Bank in Paris. The architect Sophie Dries has renovated a Haussmann-style apartment playing on the dialogue between space and texture. The edgy owners asked Sophie Dries to create a unique and contemplative space for them to live and work in, surrounded by their collection of contemporary art and design.
Dries has conceived the spaces according to axes creating points of view on the collection of artwork and furniture. She has chosen to retain a raw aspect to the materials, devoid of ostentation, the tones are natural with a special note of water green; it is the through light that illuminates the space. The entrance classic volume hosts pieces of art but also an iconic piece of furniture from the 90s.
The bright living room houses several pieces of furniture by Dutch designer Valentin Loellmann ( Gosserez gallery) commissioned for the space. Contemporary design pieces by designers such as Philippe Starck or Gaetano Pesce contrast with the 19th century interior design. The curvy sofa in water green velvet faces a solid wood coffee table by Max Lamb.The Haussmannian style has been purified to create a unique and contemplative space for their modern works of art including works by Calder, Sol Lewitt, François Morellet, Vera Molnar, Kees Visser or Annette Messager, as well as for the contemporary works of emerging artists.
You will find more information about the project and Sophie Dries with the press kit and images to download here :
I remain at your disposal for any further information,
Best regards,
Maria Teresa Lazzari