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- Architects: T3 Architecture
- Location: Marseille, France
- Architect In Charge: Luc Lacortiglia, Christophe Pinero
- Area: 100.0 sqm
- Project Year: 2016
- Photographs: David Giancatarina
- Collaborators: Anaïs Giraud, Cindy Lostys
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Complete refurbishment of this duplex in the center of Marseille. The existing flat suffered from a significant lack of light and its main rooms were constrained by the central staircase.
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The architects completely released the heart of the apartment by removing the stairs and most of the partitions. The entrance of the flat now enjoys a generous double height volume that offers a visual communication between the different spaces of the two storeys.
Section
Glass floors and railings complement the effect of volume and allow a large penetration of daylight in the very center of the flat. In addition, a concrete wall reaffirms the verticality of the central volume and support the minimal metallic staircase.
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The impressive traditional plaster ceiling in the main bedroom has been renovated and is a strong component that gives the flat its character. In order to make it visible from the livings rooms, the architects added a narrow glazed opening on the upper part of the concrete wall.
Floor Plan
Floor Plan
A small bathroom was added on the upper floor next to the second bedroom. Its triangle shaped leaves a free area that hosts a lounge space. This space is closed by a thin metallic glass partition that allows light to reach the entrance of the flat.
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The living room and the kitchen are located at the bottom level and enjoy openings on the terrace and garden.
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Sig Nordal 
Wonderful structure – love those steps and the whole look
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