Gambey Paris Apartment: PAF Atelier and BB Architectes Redefine Space with a Perforated Mezzanine
Gambey Paris Apartment as Interior Architecture The Gambey Paris Apartment, designed by PAF Atelier and BB Architectes, transforms a compact dwelling in Paris’s 11th arrondissement through a single, carefully inserted architectural element. Rather than dividing the apartment into conventional rooms, the project is organized around a freestanding steel structure that concentrates circulation, storage, and programming into one cohesive interior framework. This approach allows t
Elysées Lincoln Cinema Reopens in Paris with Pastel Hues and Velvet Atmospheres
The historic Elysées Lincoln cinema in Paris has been reborn through a vibrant renovation led by architect Louis Denavaut. At a time when independent cinemas across Europe are disappearing, the project introduces a bold new identity built around color, texture, and atmosphere. Pastel tones, velvet surfaces, and precise geometries evoke a subtle Wes Anderson–like sensibility, transforming the venue into a contemporary cultural and social space. A New Identity for the Elysées L
Wooden Compass for Dementia Orientation: How Aumens Uses Design to Restore Direction and Autonomy
A Wooden Compass Designed for Dementia Orientation The wooden compass for dementia orientation, developed by Aumens, begins with a problem that is both practical and deeply human: people living with dementia often lose their sense of direction, even in places they know well. A short walk to a nearby store can suddenly become disorienting or dangerous — not because the environment has changed, but because spatial orientation has. The wooden compass was designed with a single,
