A three level residence blends restraint, craft, and landscape through a quiet dialogue between cultures.
A Cross Cultural Design Language
Designed by Samantha Hauvette and Lucas Madani, this private Parisian home near the Bois de Boulogne reflects a thoughtful fusion of Japanese minimalism and French modern elegance. The architects draw from the spatial clarity associated with Tadao Ando while echoing the graphic discipline of Andrée Putman. Together, these influences shape an interior that feels calm, precise, and deeply considered.
Fluid Spaces and Natural Materials
The residence unfolds across three levels with open volumes and a restrained palette. Natural oak acts as a unifying element, appearing in custom shelving, parquet floors, and bespoke cabinetry. On the first floor, the kitchen and dining areas are defined by oak and green quartz, complemented by custom furniture and textiles. This level opens directly onto a Japanese inspired garden designed by Aliénor de Baillencourt, allowing the landscape to function as an extension of the interior.
Bespoke Details and Lived In Warmth
Throughout the home, art from Galerie Gastou and custom pieces from Hauvette and Madani’s Entremets collection introduce sculptural presence without disrupting the calm. Upper levels include a children’s bedroom with soft textile accents and a master suite defined by vaulted ceilings and a custom oak headboard. Carefully placed lighting, from basket inspired wall fixtures to refined bathroom lamps, reinforces a sense of warmth and intentionality, completing a residence where minimalism and elegance coexist seamlessly.
