Before & After: A Breakthrough Renovation Reveals a Parisian Apartment’s Good Bones
Architect Olivier Lekien tears down a wall to expose the wood structure—and join the interiors—of a historic residence in the 11th arrondissement.
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The 1,109-square-foot apartment in the 11th arrondissement of Paris held a warren of dark, dated, and awkward rooms—until architect Olivier Lekien transformed it into an open and sunny space filled with warm architectural details.
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Laura Mauk
Laura Mauk writes about architecture and design for Dwell, Wallpaper*, the San Francisco Chronicle, Interiors and Luxe.
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