Mesnil Architectures｜47 Floor French Industrial House Renovation: A Modern One-Storey Apartment Transfigured by a 19th Century Foundry

When industrial heritage meets contemporary design: How does a 47-story space unleash light and movement?

This residence is located in Cité Griset, Paris, France, which was previously aFoundry in the 19th century, was later converted into a single 47 Pings One-storey apartment. Although the interior space is not small, the original layout is too loose and messy, making the overall living experience a big discount.

in Mesnil Architectures Under the knife, this old labyrinthine space was passed throughMotion Reorganization, Luminescence Optimization, and Structural ReconstructionRe-open and return life to a state of “breathing” and “self-contained”.

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Starting Point for Reinventing Space: Remove Abandoned Elevator Walls to Create a New Vision

Prva prva v je. This long-defunct elevator card is at the center of the home and is the main cause of obstructing vision and movement. The design team keeps the originalDouble Steel Column Structure.

This action is not just a simple “disassembly”, butLogical spatial rebootingto realign the overall layout with the function.

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Core Space Highlight Resolution

🍽️ Kitchen: Floating Countertops × Minimalist Interpretation of Horizontal Lines

The location of the original elevator became the main passage to the now open kitchen. Nakajima countertop features a suspended design, fixed between steel columns, visually lightweight, with no cabinet legs at the bottom, making it easy to clean and clean. E la sola massa verticale, la refrigerante, è quasi invisibile, integrato nell'interno in la murale.

Such an arrangement is emphasizedExpansion de línea horizontale,.

Living room and restaurant share the largest window: Historic red brick × Modern life is not a paradox

The designer will place the main living space in the ownershipMaximum window openingLocation — Directly overlooking the atrium and historic red brick structure. Originally a factory-era structural pillar, these red bricks are now the most moving visual focal point in the space, making “living in history” no longer a romantic fantasy but a real everyday landscape.

🌤️ La zona de dormitorio se conecta por una partición de glas: illuminación, privacidad y boho

The bedroom is located behind the restaurant, between the hallway and the corridorGlass partitionConnect to allow natural light to flow deeper into space. Materiale trasparente ali non completamente transparente, combinato con sistema di cortina collapsible, fornisce flexibilità per diversi situazioni di uso giorno e notte.

This approach not only breaks the “closed feeling” of traditional spaces, but also makes the overall space feel more transparent and bright.

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Frequently Asked Questions FAQs

Q1: Can a single-storey house make the movement so smooth?
Yes, as long as unnecessary partitions are removed, with visual penetration design,Even with only one floor, you can “come alive” like through the sky。

Q2: Will the glass partition not be private enough?
It is recommended to combine matte glass, curtains or blinds to achieve a balance of light and privacy. Like this case, it's a mix of solid shade+glass.

Q3: Is floating Nakajima practical? Will it be unstable?
Steady! As long as the engineering design is correct, the suspended Nakajima is not only stable,Clean dead corners, practical and beautiful。

Q4: Will the old building retain the red brick walls look outdated?
No, when combined with modern elements (such as white walls, wood, metal pieces), red brick can be the warmest visual highlight in the space.

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Mesnil's Spatial Philosophy: Light, Motion, and the Aesthetics of Reduction

Mesnil Architectures' most successful case is that they know when to “add” and when to “subtract”.
Not every space should be filled, but ratherLeave white, let the air flow and permeate life。

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Real space design is to make life easier

Deze 47-story-renovatie van Cité Griset, Frankrijk, is not just a rebirth of architecture, but a conversation about light, air and people.
Mesnil Architectures opens a home that was originally compressed by a closed layout with their expertise in “minimalistic structural integration” and “subtraction logic”.

Such a space is not only livable, but also makes one truly feel:Home, is an area where life unfolds freely.

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