In Paris, France, just one stone was thrown from historic lace invalids, notable Gerbaldi Renewal project by Studio Ida An old triangular stable is turned into a modern shelter. The change of this unique and small space, once designed for house horses, provides a glimpse of how thoughtful design can mix historical attraction with contemporary life. This bizarre place, which is now on a short -term rental, makes the old something new, the subtle yet combines minimalism with sophisticated design.
The building has a past. Originally a stable, it had long been converted into residential housing, but time had left its mark. The interior, which originally covered just 172 square feet, required a complete overhaul. The absence of a mejenine made the space fed up, and humidity issues compromised the structure. During the demolition, the team discovered the remains of the Equine origin of the building, in which the irony of the old horse was buried in the ground. The rich history of the structure provided an opportunity to create a challenge and a design that would respect the past while embracing the future.
Photo: Dennis Vinson
Photo: Dennis Vinson
The primary objective of the design team was to make space functional and comfortable for modern life while maintaining its original attraction. The attic, once used for grass storage, was converted into a mejenine – taking full advantage of the high roof that reached about 20 feet behind the structure. This clever use of space provides a dedicated “night” area, which makes a much larger than the compact house.
Photo: Dennis Vinson
Photo: Dennis Vinson
Photo: Dennis Vinson
Design options focus on liquidity and heat. The use of curves is a major feature, which softens the edges of the space and creates a welcome, organic flow between the rooms. Each element was considered careful to reflect a minimum aesthetics by incorporating classic and contemporary design effects.
Photo: Dennis Vinson
Photo: Dennis Vinson
Surface is the heart of the apartment, a multidisciplinary place that meets various requirements throughout the day. Its center is a striking curved kitchen island, which serves as a visible anchor in the room. Its design is not only for aesthetics; It is highly practical, a sink, washing machine and dishwasher housing. The island is surrounded by a custom-designed bench that follows the decrease of the walls, offering enough sitting, loungeing or even working for food.
Photo: Dennis Vinson
Photo: Dennis Vinson
The kitchen is compact in itself, yet fully equipped, which is located below the ladder leading to mejenine. A large storage cabinet, designed to mix basically in the room, hides electrical panels and provides additional space for the mandatory kitchen. This clever use of space ensures that everything is within the hand access without heavy designs.
Photo: Dennis Vinson
Photo: Dennis Vinson
The bathroom is designed with a deep sense of correct symmetry and artistic minimalism. A sliding door, which is hidden within an archway, opens to reveal a beautiful pride with a high basin that sits as a piece of statement in the room. There are two equally symmetric arches around the pride: one leads to a shower, while the other frames the toilet. A large mirror spreads across the wall, hiding the functional storage behind it creates the illusion of the space. The water heater observed observed over the toilet, ensuring that the bathroom remains uncontrollably and calm.
Photo: Dennis Vinson
Photo: Dennis Vinson
Photo: Dennis Vinson
Above, mejenine acts as an intimate sleep area of the house, where the design focuses on comfort and functionality. The bed, elevated to adjust the structural elements of the roof, sits in the center of the room. Below, adequate storage space is included in a simple form, which has the maximum benefit of every inch of the available space. The shallow dressing area is enhanced with reflective molding, causing the illusion of depth and location, while adding a touch of a small niche luxury with a green marble shelf.
Photo: Dennis Vinson
The floor is covered in a woven carpet that moves over the stairs, causing a comfortable sleeping area. To further enhance the feeling of light and openness, small windows were introduced with the walls of mejenine. They not only invite natural light into space, but also frames the scenes of the ground floor.
Photo: Dennis Vinson
Photo: Dennis Vinson
Photo: Dennis Vinson
For more information about studio IDA, see stodiidirchitecture.com,
photography by Dennis vinson,
