studio heju refurbish secluded courtyard in paris for french clothing brand des petits hauts

studio heju refurbish secluded courtyard in paris for french clothing brand des petits hauts
all images courtesy of heju

architects hélène pinaud and julien schwartzmann who teamed up to form studio heju in 2015, completed their first project for french clothing brand des petits hauts. they have refurbished a little courtyard in the heart of the eleventh district of paris, which receives exclusive customers each summer. presented with a small budget, the creative duo decided to build upon the existing space by exposing the original brick walls and adding new contemporary features to the plot.

the architects have used mottled pink, pistachio green, and bright pink tiling 

they imagined a raised platform which included a seating area where people could meet and enrol in creative activities. the courtyard is characterized by pastel pink and pistachio green tiling which covers the floor and part of the wall. this highlights the comfortable space which features a large table and bench which is also covered in tiles. japanese stone steps, pebbled flooring and potted plants separates the entrance to this small gathering place, creating a peaceful secluded spot for visitors to enjoy.

the space is filled with light green furniture and potted plants

the bench covered with pistachio green tiling

the whole courtyard

marble pebbles and japanese stone steps lead up to the secluded area

perennial plants have been planted in the ground

the courtyard features a pastel palette 

marble pebbles and japanese stone steps

entrance from the shop

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edited by: hollie smith | designboom