HOCH & CHHO Transform Paris Hotel Into Bold Tourist Residence


Tucked into the storied slopes of Montmartre, simply beneath the long-lasting Sacré-Cœur in Paris, a once-forgotten lodge at 7 rue Paul Albert has been reimagined. Now a vibrant 12-unit vacationer residence operated by Edgar Suites, this 5,382-square-foot transformation spanning 5 flooring is the results of architectural and inside collaboration between HOCH (structure) and CHHO (inside design) – two inventive studios co-founded by architects Bertrand Chapus and Thomas Hostache primarily based in Paris and Aix-en-Provence. What they’ve created is a short-term rental providing that appears like upscale residences, including a brand new chapter to Montmartre’s residing historical past.

When the unique lodge shuttered within the wake of the pandemic, it left behind a maze of outdated rooms and deteriorating infrastructure. HOCH and CHHO responded by gutting the construction fully and rebuilding from inside, navigating the steeply sloped terrain and split-level footprint with intelligent spatial methods that meet each accessibility necessities and fireplace security laws. The outcome: 11 thoughtfully laid-out one- and two-bedroom residences, plus a separate unit for an on-site concierge, that vary from 269 to 646 sq. toes.

A modern dining area with wooden chairs, a round table, blue curtains, a black console table, pink artwork, and a vase with dried flowers on a red rug.

However what units this mission aside isn’t simply the structure – it’s the character. According to Edgar Suites’ mission to supply furnished areas that really feel like residence with out compromising on hotel-level facilities, CHHO leaned into an aesthetic that’s each playful and purposeful. Drawing inspiration from the unconventional Italian design of the Memphis Group and Archizoom, the interiors pulse with colour, sample, and a way of retro-futurism that’s unmistakably daring.

Modern kitchen with dark blue cabinets, orange-striped backsplash, open shelves with glassware, a dining counter, and light wood flooring.

A close-up view of wooden dining chairs and a table in a modern kitchen with blue cabinets and patterned backsplash in the background.

Every house appears like a variation on a theme. Sq. modules – stacked and repeated like pixelated pyramids – kind distinctive headboards and benches designed to maximise each kind and performance in tight quarters. These {custom} components, clad in a palette of saturated hues and tactile materials from Dedar and Elitis, function visible anchors and nods to the postmodern spirit that fuels the residence’s id.

A modern console table with books, a vase of dried flowers, a coffee machine, and a glass jar, beneath a colorful abstract framed artwork.

A modern hotel room seating area with a geometric-patterned bench, small round table, wall mirror, bookshelf, coffee maker, and a glimpse of a bed in the adjoining room.

Stripe motifs echo all through the house, showing in vibrant kitchen backsplashes and graphic lavatory particulars. Fixtures and furnishings elevate the on a regular basis: door handles by HK Dwelling add refined aptitude, whereas space-efficient metal-framed sinks from Simas maintain bogs open and sensible.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a textured orange headboard, and three framed photos on a teal wall in a modern hotel room.

A neatly made bed with white linens, an orange and textured headboard, framed artwork on a teal wall, and a closed book on the duvet.

A wooden chair sits in front of a beige wall, above which are three framed abstract artworks and a blue ceramic wall decoration.

True to the spirit of eclecticism, the interiors additionally incorporate secondhand and classic finds. CHHO sourced many items from Selency and classic lighting from Peyrieux, whereas the sculptural travertine tables had been custom-made by Beije Avenue and illuminated by NV Gallery suspensions. Artworks – from Parallèle Zéro, Little Large Gallery, and Galerie Bessaud – embrace authentic items by François Nugues, created particularly for this mission.

Modern dining nook with patterned banquette, marble-top table, large mirror, decorative light fixture, and kitchen area with blue cabinets and brown tile backsplash.

A modern seating nook with geometric-patterned upholstery, a round table, armchair, yellow pouf, wall art, and a chandelier in a bright room with wood flooring.

A compact bathroom with a glass shower featuring vertical blue and white striped tiles, a white basin sink, red cabinets, and a towel rack.

A modern bathroom with green and white vertical striped tiles, a glass shower enclosure, a white sink with black fixtures, and pink accents on the walls.

A modern bedroom with an orange accent wall, a bed with white linens, two small bedside tables, wall art, and a window with gray curtains.

Modern bathroom with orange walls, green and white vertical striped tiles, wall-mounted toilet, small sink, mirror cabinet, and stacked towels.

A shower stall with vertical green and white striped tiles, a rainfall showerhead, a handheld shower, and wall-mounted soap dispensers.

A modern hotel room with a double bed, white linens, a woven headboard with a yellow frame, orange accent wall, window with blue curtains, and framed artwork.

Modern bathroom with green and white vertical striped tiles, a glass shower enclosure, wall-mounted showerhead, sink with black fixtures, and shelves holding towels and toiletries.

Even the communal areas make an announcement. On the bottom ground, inexperienced and orange hues meet sturdy pure rubber flooring from Nora, whereas the higher ranges function a patchwork of EGE Carpets – each plain and patterned. A classic suspension mild and Foscarini’s sculptural Bits sconces assist set the tone as visitors enter.

Modern building lobby with green tiled steps, blue tiled walls, a blue elevator, and contemporary ceiling light fixture.

Brightly lit interior with colorful wall lamps, blue and brown tiled surfaces, green flooring, and an elevator door on the left.

A beige and yellow mid-rise apartment building with dormer windows on a cobblestone street, adjacent to a red storefront.

To lease the Montmartre vacationer residences in Paris, go to edgarsuites.com. For extra info on the mission by HOCH & CHHO, go to hoch-studio.com.

Images by Yohann Fontaine.

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in images from SCAD and might normally be discovered trying to find classic wares, doing New York Occasions crossword puzzles in pen, or transforming playlists on Spotify.



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