After a Breakthrough Renovation, a Brick House Near Paris Seeks €1.5M
Jacques Moussafir and Gilles Poirée reimagined the 20th-century worker’s residence as three cuboid volumes linked by glass connections.
Location: Bois-Colombes, France
Price: €1,450,000 (approximately $1,692,020)
Architect: Jacques Moussafir and Gilles Poirée
Renovation Year: 2011
Footprint: 2,472 square feet (3 beds, 1.5 baths)
Lot Size: 0.07 acres
From the Agent: "Located in Bois-Colombes, this family home was designed in 2011 by architect Jacques Moussafir in collaboration with Gilles Poirée. Born from the restructuring and extension of an early 20th-century worker’s house, this home stands out in a relatively homogeneous suburban fabric. Its dark brick facade, wooden frames, and fragmented volumes contrast with the neighborhood’s architecture while integrating the project into its surroundings. The ground floor features a spacious kitchen with a dining area, extended by a terrace outside. On the half-level, the garden floor consists of two quiet, bright bedrooms opening onto a landscaped garden to the west. They share a bathroom adorned with yellow mosaics, featuring a bathtub and double sink, a large walk-in closet, and separate toilets. Oriented east-west, the first floor offers a bright living room with a double-height ceiling. The top floor is reserved for a large primary suite, complete with a shower room covered in glossy black tile and an adjacent office."
The ground floor opens onto a patio and a landscaped garden.
Photo by Jacques Moussafir, Hervé Abbadie
Photo by Jacques Moussafir, Hervé Abbadie
Photo by Jacques Moussafir, Hervé Abbadie
In the living room, exposed concrete block walls and a crisp white ceiling create a neutral canvas for bold, colorful furniture and a hanging fireplace.
Photo by Jacques Moussafir, Hervé Abbadie
Photo by Jacques Moussafir, Hervé Abbadie
Photo by Jacques Moussafir, Hervé Abbadie
Warm larch wood frames the doors and windows, some of which project out toward the garden.
Photo by Jacques Moussafir, Hervé Abbadie
Photo by Jacques Moussafir, Hervé Abbadie
The three-level house is organized around a custom wood staircase.
Photo by Jacques Moussafir, Hervé Abbadie
Photo by Jacques Moussafir, Hervé Abbadie
Photo by Jacques Moussafir, Hervé Abbadie
Photo by Jacques Moussafir, Hervé Abbadie
Photo by Jacques Moussafir, Hervé Abbadie
The extension preserved the home’s structural black brickwork.
Photo by Jacques Moussafir, Hervé Abbadie
The house is composed of three volumes—two square-shaped and one rectangular—linked by glazed connections.
Photo by Jacques Moussafir, Hervé Abbadie
This contemporary home by Jacques Moussafir & Gilles Poirée architectsin Bois-Colombes is currently listed by Architecture de Collection for €1,450,000
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