{"id":585,"date":"2025-10-11T15:45:33","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T15:45:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.goldentriangledelhiagrajaipur.com\/?p=585"},"modified":"2025-10-13T09:33:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T09:33:38","slug":"dhaus-redesigns-a-parisian-inspired-micro-apartment-in-the-heart-of-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.goldentriangledelhiagrajaipur.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/11\/dhaus-redesigns-a-parisian-inspired-micro-apartment-in-the-heart-of-london\/","title":{"rendered":"DHaus redesigns a parisian-inspired micro apartment in the heart of london"},"content":{"rendered":"

London Pied-\u00e0-terre: Parisian-Inspired Micro Apartment in London<\/h2>\n

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DHaus<\/a><\/strong> completes London Pied-\u00e0-Terre, a 26-sqm<\/a><\/strong> micro-apartment<\/a><\/strong> that examines the parallels between compact living in Paris<\/a><\/strong> and London<\/a><\/strong>. The project reconfigures<\/a><\/strong> a small interior into an open, light-filled dwelling that explores how minimalism and spatial clarity can enhance everyday urban life.<\/p>\n

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Both Paris and London face high housing costs and dense urban fabric, leading to a prevalence of micro-apartments and subdivided historic buildings. In Paris, former chambres de bonne, once servants’ quarters, have evolved into compact homes, while in London, Victorian and Georgian townhouses are frequently divided into small flats and basement studios. Within this shared condition, London Pied-\u00e0-Terre responds through adaptive reuse, efficient planning, and refined detailing.<\/p>\n

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all images by Declan Driver<\/a><\/p>\n

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design balances efficiency, material integrity, and spatial clarity<\/h2>\n

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The redesign focuses on openness and light. By removing internal partitions and integrating the kitchen with the living area, the layout maximises daylight and visual continuity. Built-in furniture, concealed storage, and a restrained material palette maintain efficiency and cohesion throughout the space. A four-meter-high Egyptian-style entrance door acts as a spatial threshold, introducing a sense of scale within the compact footprint. Custom banquette seating, influenced by Bauhaus geometry, contrasts with a minimalist staircase whose handrail recalls a simple line drawing. Each feature contributes sculpturally, replacing traditional decorative elements with form-driven design.<\/p>\n

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For the project, DHaus architecture studio<\/a><\/strong> draws on lessons from Parisian small-space living, defined by optimised layout and lighting, multi-functional furniture, vertical extension, and minimalist coherence. Opening kitchens to living areas maintains clear sightlines, while using translucent partitions distributes light. Fold-out tables, sofa-beds, and storage are integrated into walls and niches. Tall shelving, under-bed compartments allow for double-height spaces. A consistent palette and uncluttered arrangement sustain a sense of calm.<\/p>\n

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London Pied-\u00e0-Terre reinterprets compact living through a minimalist lens<\/p>\n

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Compact layouts in Paris and London inspire DHaus’ approach<\/h2>\n

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Material experimentation plays a central role in the project. DHaus employed Dinesen flooring from Denmark for its natural grain and durability, and introduced a custom stainless-steel kitchen, the studio’s first in a residential setting. At the core of the living space, the D*Table provides a transformable surface that adapts to dining, working, or entertaining, reflecting the flexibility central to the design\u2019s concept.<\/p>\n

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‘We wanted to take lessons from Parisian micro-living and translate them into a London setting; compact, adaptable, and designed to make the most of every square meter,’<\/em> says David Ben Grunberg, Director of DHaus. Founded in 2017, DHaus operates between London and Paris, with a focus on experimental architecture and design. The studio’s approach emphasizes precise detailing, adaptable layouts, and material integrity, exploring how spatial efficiency can coexist with expressive architectural form.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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the 26-square-meter apartment explores parallels between Parisian and London small-space design<\/p>\n

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removing partitions allows natural light to flow freely through the apartment<\/p>\n

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a stainless-steel kitchen marks DHaus’s first residential installation of the material<\/p>\n

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the interior space opens up to a planted balcony<\/p>\n

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project info:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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name:<\/strong>\u00a0London Pied-\u00e0-terre<\/p>\n

architect:<\/strong> DHaus<\/a> | @the_dhaus_company<\/a><\/p>\n

contractor:<\/strong> All In One Build<\/p>\n

photographer:<\/strong> Declan Driver<\/a> | @decphotos<\/a><\/p>\n

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flooring:<\/strong> Dinesen<\/a> | @dinesen<\/a><\/p>\n

stainless steel kitchen:<\/strong> Complete Catering Contracts Ltd<\/a><\/p>\n

handrail:<\/strong> Metal Works London<\/a> | @metalworkslondon<\/a><\/p>\n

coffee table:<\/strong> The D*Table by DHaus<\/p>\n

sofa:<\/strong> Ikea<\/a> | @ikea<\/a><\/p>\n

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom<\/i><\/p>\n<\/article>\n

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