Combining two apartments with sea views

The project consisted of merging two apartments located on the same floor of a seaside residential building in Saint-Nazaire, benefiting from a beautiful view over the Loire estuary.

The first apartment, already occupied, had been renovated حوالي 10 years ago. Following an opportunity to purchase, it became possible to combine the two living spaces by creating an opening in the building’s structure. The intervention was approved by the co-ownership general assembly and a structural engineering office.

The program defined with the clients led to the creation of an open office-library connected to the existing living space. This new apartment also accommodates a large area with a video projector and a hi-fi system, designed to create an environment conducive to meditation.

Together, we defined a clean and functional design with Japanese influences. On the floor, a highly graphic parquet (Listone Giordano Fabrique), reminiscent of tatami mats, was selected. This choice also supports the display of an artwork, echoing the estuary landscape.

With two large pocket sliding doors, this new space provides access to a bedroom and a dressing room with a shower room and toilets.

The dressing room, featuring a central island unit as well as a pivot door, was supplied by Rimadesio. The shower room was fitted with contemporary design elements: vanity unit Cielo Narciso Mini, tiles Mutina Kosei, and matte black Fantini Nostromo fittings. A polished concrete floor by AdLucem, with a resin-like finish, was used for the flooring.

To avoid lowering the ceilings, PlusMinus luminaires by Vibia were selected, fixed directly to the upper concrete slab of the building. This lighting concept made it possible to create various designs and configurations depending on the use and decoration of each space.