Living in Paris, while remaining close to nature is a luxury that has become rare and precious, the Messina apartment, located a few yards from Parc Monceau, one of the most chic and romantic pleasure gardens in the capital, offers this privilege. A garden, which since its inception rivalled those of Bagatelle, Ermenonville and the Désert de Retz. A haven of quietude, with a very assertive French style from which FabrIce Juan was subtly inspired.
Messine a naturalistic rotunda
Nestled on the 4th floor of a beautiful stone Haussmann style building, this gentleman’s apartment, a little bourgeois, overlooks the iconic zinc rooftops.
Vegetation inspiration
The large living room inferring references to nature: a coffee table in straw marquetry, a lamppost with the appearance of giant praying mantis, two small side tables, aptly named “mushroom”. A luxurious and lush forest that finds here all its splendor amidst an elegant décor accented in gold leaf. A delight for the eyes, inspired by nature, which continuously flows through the infinite curves of this perfectly mastered landscape. An approach that would probably have seduced Adolphe Alphand, the creator of Parc Monceau.
An impressive perspective.
The aligned rooms give a measure of excess. The generous windows flood the various reception rooms with light, whose chevron parquet unifies the diversity of styles.
The authenticity of an undergrowth, its generosity, its textures, its delicacy, are flourishing sources of inspiration.
Nature comforts us from the urban frenzy. Soothing and relaxing, it gives meaning to our daily lives
The circular gallery
Probably the most emblematic room of the MESSINE apartment is the rotunda. This circular-shaped living room follows the curves of the building’s façade, offering stunning views of the imposing Saint-Augustin Church and its dome built by Victor Baltard, the architect of the 1900s’ Halles in Paris. As usual, Fabrice Juan considered the obvious dialogue, between the dome and this rotunda.
What could have been a constraint is revealed to be a source of inspiration. This room surrounds you. It envelops you. The 3-sphere table marks the exact center of the room. The library furniture, created for the occasion, follows the silhouette of the space.
The curved sofa awakens one’s desire to relax, windows open, enjoying the frequent recital of red-breasted robins. Contrary to some conventional wisdom, nature is never far away in this very sought after 8th district of the capital. A unique space whose volumes inevitably contribute to the feeling of well-being.
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