Retained features
Parquet, fireplaces, mouldings and decorative work are identified and protected before site work.
Historic Paris interiors
Haussmann apartment renovation in Paris
Preserve proportions, parquet, fireplaces and mouldings while integrating services, lighting and contemporary uses.
BuildingPeriod & Haussmann
ApproachPreserve & integrate
JoineryAdjusted on site
AreaParis
Read the existing fabric
Preserve character without freezing the way people live
A Haussmann apartment has its own hierarchy of rooms, door axes, ceiling heights, parquet, fireplaces and mouldings. New uses must be designed from that order rather than simply placed beside it.
Passages, storage, mirrors, libraries and lighting follow the apartment’s axes. Retained features are protected and junctions are studied so new work does not erase the original proportions.
Integrate
Modern comfort without a visual break
Electricity, plumbing, air conditioning, suspended ceilings and lighting are coordinated early so they do not upset heights or interrupt mouldings. Maintenance access remains discreet but identifiable.
Bespoke joinery extends the proportions of the apartment through curved glazing, illuminated libraries and integrated storage adjusted to the real dimensions of the building.
Measured fit
Joinery is surveyed and adjusted to the actual irregularities and dimensions of the apartment.
Integrated light
Light sources and technical access are coordinated with the joinery before manufacture.
Projects
Details delivered in Haussmann interiors
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Haussmann renovation
How are mouldings protected during renovation?
Features to be retained are surveyed and protected first. Ceilings, lighting and new work are then designed to maintain heights and coherent junctions.
Can air conditioning be integrated in a period apartment?
It depends on the property, permissions and technical constraints. When feasible, it must be coordinated with ceilings, services, maintenance access and the existing architecture.
When are bespoke joinery dimensions confirmed?
Design principles are approved early, while final manufacturing dimensions are checked against the real building and completed substrates.
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