Jules Brisson and Laurent Lustigman convert Paris apartment, AD Magazin reports

A 65-square-meter apartment in Paris’s historic Marais district, near the Place des Vosges, has been converted into a modern residence by architects Jules Brisson and Laurent Lustigman, AD Magazin reported. The property previously served for nearly 50 years as the studio of painter Albert Chaminade and remained vacant for roughly a decade following his tenure due to estate succession hurdles.

Restoring History in the Marais

Brisson and Lustigman acquired the former workspace in its untouched condition after it was finally put on the market. The apartment’s primary architectural feature is a cathedral-style ceiling reaching 4.5 meters in height within the living area, following the steep pitch of the building’s roof. Large street-facing windows provide natural illumination across the interior volume.

The architects restored and exposed the original wooden ceiling beams, introducing structural definition to the space without overwhelming it. Rather than concealing the building’s past, the design team aligned modern interventions with historical elements, drawing visual cues from traditional wooden stretcher frames and modernist geometry. A subtle grid of square timber panels now covers the walls, establishing a pattern that reflects the studio’s artistic background.

Original Palette and Art Pieces Anchor Dining Area

During the property’s cleanout, the design duo discovered the artist’s original palette wedged between two roof beams. They mounted the artifact on the wall above a round concrete kitchen table. A small dining area adjoins the main living space, framed by a large wall shelving unit and Robert Jean Fabre's leather weaving titled "Terre de feu." Four chairs matching an Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Table complete the dining setup.