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BELVEDERE APARTMENTS

An Alchemy of Neoclassicism & Minimalism in Paris

Inspiration has been drawn from a variety of styles across a broad timeline of art history, including the scale and grandeur of classic Roman architecture, the subtlety and restraint of mid-to-late 18th-century French Neoclassical design, and the holistic sensitivity of Belgian minimalist philosophy

Warm neutrals and soft blacks with varying shades of browns and beiges bring this Belvedere Apartment’s living area together with subtly playful art and a deep arched window with French doors

Jacques Harrison, a local Paris-based property developer, requested to Studio Brent Lee that Belvedere Apartments have a variety of configuration options over the twelve newly designed individual apartments within the existing 18th-century block

The unique 18th-century building’s envelope has resulted in a complete set of individual one-off apartments offering residents an array of bespoke joinery, finishes, and material options

Arches are strategically incorporated as visual devices that bring new perspectives into focus—whether it be a grand dining room, a quiet bedroom, or a panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower

Framing areas of interest is a defining feature of the design project, achieved not only through dramatic arches but also emphasized by more minor handcrafted elements such as fluted architraves, sculpted cornices, and chamfered skirting, all echoing the decorative aspects of the building’s historic Neoclassical facade

Throughout each apartment, graceful sweeping curves are matched with bold, square-edged volumes in a way that creates coalescence rather than tension. Organic and irregular forms, artworks, and furniture pieces create a sense of movement and excitement