00:01We really love small spaces, especially this tiny one.
00:05The apartment is 13 square meters.
00:09It's always a challenge to optimize every square meter in a flat
00:14but also to bring the impression of space and comfort.
00:20Although the space is very tiny, each function has its own place
00:24so two people can interact in the space without disturbing one another.
00:30My name is Pauline Paradis and I am Sarah Chayeb.
00:33Together we designed this apartment.
00:43This apartment is located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris.
00:48It is on Avenue de New York, right by the Seine.
00:51It is a typical and touristic area of Paris.
00:55It is on the top floor of an Osmanian building,
00:58built during the 19th century.
01:04We were inspired by compact and functional interiors of boats
01:08and also Japanese small interiors.
01:12Our client already has a bigger apartment in the building.
01:15He wanted a space to welcome his friends and family living abroad.
01:20The idea was to gather all the functions of a bigger apartment into a tiny space.
01:28Everything you need to live in the city.
01:35The flat was not renovated for years, it was an all-made room with its own staircase,
01:41historically been used by domestic helpers.
01:45The studio had a tiny kitchen, a shower and just enough room for a double bed.
01:50It didn't even have space for toilets.
01:53Everything was removed, so we could start from scratch.
01:57This allowed us to add a real bathroom with a toilet,
02:00a fully featured kitchen, a living and study area and even space for a washing machine.
02:07As this apartment was on the top floor of the building,
02:10we were able to find some extra space above to create a mezzanine bedroom.
02:21We entered directly into the very bright main living space of the studio.
02:27As it is such a small space, the desk also acts as a console for keys.
02:33Everything in the living space is very compact and functional.
02:36We used themed sheets of wood of the Italian company Alpi Wood.
02:42We think it gives a warm atmosphere to the daybed area,
02:47while on the other side there is more like cool material with stainless steel mirror.
02:56The daybed in the living room mainly functions as a sofa
03:00and can be used as a guest bed where friends stay over.
03:06We added drawers underneath for spare bedding.
03:10We changed the existing floor, which was very damaged, to a white-coated parquet floor.
03:17The big window above the desk brings a lot of natural light and has views of Parisian rooftops.
03:25We added two bars along the window for security.
03:29The desk is quite spacious with enough space for a laptop and other materials when working from home.
03:36It extends all the way to the sofa to become a side table for drinks and books.
03:44The side tables are really easy to push away.
03:46That's why there are several small ones and not one big.
03:51And the AC and the heater are hidden under the desk.
04:00The kitchen is really functional. It includes a small dishwasher, a large sink, bins and a cooktop.
04:09The kitchen cup boards are all hidden behind mirrors.
04:14As the neighbourhood is not close to many shops or restaurants,
04:18the idea was to be able to cook and eat while living in the studio.
04:24By the entrance, there is a cabinet that belongs to the kitchen with the hidden fridge and microwave.
04:31With the same idea of reinforcing the sheets of wood, we use brushed stainless steel and mirrors for the functional
04:39areas such as the kitchen.
04:42The mirror helps to create an illusion of a bigger space and reflects the surrounding light.
04:48A chrome steel wall lamp from Delta Light is placed on the mirror.
04:53The wall lamp is in chrome so you can't see it so much from the mirror.
04:58And it also shines down for the countertop and up for the general lighting.
05:04Basically, there is this wall of mirror that hides some spare space that we use for storages.
05:11Everything that we wanted to hide is behind the mirror.
05:15On the top floor of Osmanian buildings, it is common to have a shared toilet.
05:20We created a toilet and shower room that feels a lot bigger than the previous shower.
05:26The only colour we added in the project is in the bathroom.
05:30As there is no natural light in the space, we choose to have a real beautiful blue by using mosaic
05:37crystal glass tiles.
05:41Also, we use glass for the shower doors to be able to use the natural light of the space.
05:49We chose to separate the wash-bassin to split the bathroom area so two people could use it at the
05:56same time.
05:57Again, we played with mirrors to enlarge the space and make it brighter.
06:03Between the sofa and the wash-bassin, there is a hidden wardrobe behind some mirror doors.
06:08The wardrobe includes clothing space as well as a built-in washing machine.
06:19A custom white metal ladder leads to the mezzanine bedroom.
06:24We designed the curved railing around the ladder to feel safe while using it.
06:30We also have to provide a bit of extra privacy.
06:34We left the mezzanine very open in the living room with this small barrier that just prevents from falling down
06:41from the bed.
06:42But you cannot really stand up on the bed, so it's just a security enough barrier, but it keeps the
06:50room very open and bright.
06:52The mezzanine is extremely minimalistic, with the bed taking up most of the space.
06:58Using the space between some beams, we created a niche on both hands for phones, lights and bedside items.
07:08Indeed, we added skylights to bright the zenithal light into the studio.
07:14But also, you can open it so it feels less enclosed and you have a nice view of the sky.
07:26My favorite spot in this apartment is the daybed with the ladder.
07:30I really like the sheet of wood we used and the atmosphere in these flats.
07:36So, this part is my favorite because you can read, hang out or work.
07:42In Paris, these tiny spaces are usually used by single persons.
07:47It combines functionality with mobility as we also enjoy living outside in the city.
07:54It has a lot to offer, joining friends at restaurants or hanging out in museums and parks.
08:20It has a lot to offer, joining friends at restaurants or in airports.
08:20And I would like to introduce an airport.
08:20You
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