toledano + architects has refurbished a duplex that occupies the 2 first floors of a 1970s building with a private garden in paris, france. the idea was to remodel the layout in its entirety, in order to accommodate a large family with 3 young children, but also to provide healthy living conditions for the residents, by ensuring sufficient lighting and ventilation all year long. 

toledano + architects adds geometric wood + metal staircase to apartment in paris 
all images by salem mostefaoui

 

 

the master suite is placed on the ground floor, built through several progressive layers of privacy, thanks to the pivot doors that allow residents to decide when to connect the room to the rest of the living space. in this way, the big modular bedroom can share access with the kids’ rooms. with this design, toledano + architects aim to encourage interaction between parents and children in an apartment interior that calls for togetherness.

toledano + architects adds geometric wood + metal staircase to apartment in paris

 

 

the dwelling includes a wide living room, dining room, and kitchen, which are all connected to the wooden terrace and the planted garden through the big sliding windows. in addition, there is also an available home-office, that turned out to be especially useful during the pandemic, as well as a boxing space, and a dressing room. the two floors are connected through a distinct staircase design, which plays with transparency, using perforated metal sheets as well as geometry and gravity. the steps are hanging from the wall and ceiling and wrapped in a triangular metal box, while a wooden closet is integrated underneath.

toledano + architects adds geometric wood + metal staircase to apartment in paris

 

 

the materiality generates a minimal, warm environment, while incorporating a japanese feel. in the boxing and dressing room, the wood and fabric floor-to-ceiling spaces were inspired by tatamis. in the rest of the duplex, concrete, black metal, black granite, carrara marble, oak wood, fabric and perforated steel complete the space. on the kids’ floor, a bright klein blue brings a fun and dynamic twist to the playroom. 

toledano + architects adds geometric wood + metal staircase to apartment in paris
playful kids’ hangout and TV room in klein blue 

 

 

in order to maximize natural daylight and still be protected against high heat during summer, the windows were replaced by a very thin and highly efficient aluminum model. the glass has solar control properties and is also the source of heat for the whole apartment, providing an innovative soft and comfortable heating solution.

toledano + architects adds geometric wood + metal staircase to apartment in paris
home office with a garden view

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perforated metal and solid oak wood form the hanging staircase

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the boxing space allows residents to blow off steam when needed

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project info:

 

name: M garden duplex
architects:
toledano + architects
location: paris, france

 

 

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edited by: myrto katsikopoulou | designboom