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When the unique lodge shuttered within the wake of the pandemic, it left behind a maze of outdated rooms and deteriorating infrastructure.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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
