Parisian Flat’s Redo Revolves Around a Terrace View | South Salem Real Estate

It was the terrace that made the owner of this apartment fall head over heels for it,” says architect Manuel Sequeira. He was in charge of the radical overhaul of this 753-square-foot flat in the 20th arrondissement (district) of Paris. “It was her number-one criteria before purchase,” he says. But the client, a manager in the information technology sector, couldn’t fully see the potential of the dark and partitioned apartment at first. It was only after talking with Sequeira, who proposed a modular and open space, with plenty of light, that she was able to picture herself there.

Manuel Sequeira Architecte D.P.L.G

Manuel Sequeira Architecte D.P.L.G

Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: An IT manager
Location: 20th arrondissement of Paris
Size: 753 square feet (70 square meters)

Sequeira and his client decided to redesign the apartment to enable the light from the terrace to reach every corner. This was when the idea of a modular loft with large windows became obvious.

Manuel Sequeira Architecte D.P.L.G

The apartment was built in the ’70s, and the blueprints reflect the era. Numerous walls, all connected by a long corridor, resulted in dark rooms and less living space.

“The layout of the apartment was poor,” says the architect, who took down the inside walls and created a large living-dining room and a spacious bedroom. “The separation between the living room and the terrace then disappeared.”

 

 

 

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