Description
A prime example of industrial architecture dating back to 1910, the former Hagmann furniture factory site is revealed behind a light wood fence that preserves the tranquility of the passageway. Rehabilitated in 2016 by architect Romain Armand of Studio Combo, the building retains the majestic Eiffel-style metal framework that once covered the workshops. Its removal now allows natural light to flood in, creating a sense of vertical space and a play of shadows that changes with the seasons. Within this structure lies a 92-square- meter loft.
A paved courtyard, punctuated by wooden slats, bamboo, and suspended spherical lights—like a verdant gateway—leads to the apartment. A private terrace overlooking the courtyard creates a seamless transition between the exterior and interior, glimpsed behind a striking black metal-framed glass partition. The loft boasts a double-height ceiling, bathing the large living area in eastern light. Light oak parquet flooring and exposed wooden beams soften the industrial aesthetic; the living room, dining room, and kitchen flow together in a single, fluid arrangement. A laundry room and a bathroom complete this level.
The staircase leads to the upper floor. The master bedroom features botanical wallpaper. The fully renovated bathroom combines textured sand-colored tiles with glossy white tiles. Two additional double-height bedrooms, each with mezzanines bordered by metal cable railings and accessed via stepping stones, offer a sleeping area with a sweeping view of the courtyard through large windows. The parquet flooring and built-in storage make them ideal for a child's room or a home office. A fourth bedroom could be created on the first floor.
Access to a gym and a private swimming pool reserved for the condominium constitutes a privileged environment in the heart of the city of Pantin, which makes architectural innovation its manifesto.
A unique urban refuge, at the crossroads of the industrial and the vegetal.
