The article discusses the transformation of the Hôtel de Bonneval, a former mansion in Parisâs Marais district. Developer interventions preserved the courtyard-facing facade, and architect Clément Lesnoff-Rocard incorporated both its 1970s elements and contemporary features. The design maximizes light and space while accommodating the owner's Asian art collection. Thoughtful preservation of a load-bearing wall and mechanical shaft creates a gallery-like atmosphere, blending modern aesthetics with historical context. Emphasis on concrete, mirrors, and airy design highlights the apartment's unique character.
"You enter through this grandiose entrance, cross a space with a monumental staircase and a crazy painted ceiling, and then you reach the building's common areas..."
"This combination of a building with a very 1970s DNA set amid the Marais's historic mansions was a dynamic he was excited to explore."
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