Japanese Minimalism Meets French Elegance in This Parisian Home

Summary

• Hauvette & Madani designed a three-level Parisian home blending Tadao Ando’s minimalism with Andrée Putman’s elegance
• Natural oak and green quartz unify open spaces that flow into a Japanese-inspired garden, while the interior features bespoke furniture​​

French architect and designer duo, Samantha Hauvette and Lucas Madani, have completed a private Parisian residence located near the Bois de Boulogne and the Louis Vuitton Foundation. Drawing inspiration from Japanese sensibilities, the home achieves a refined balance between interior architecture and the surrounding landscape. The design is informed by a dual lineage: the architectural minimalism of Tadao Ando, seen in the open-plan layout and the graphic rigor of Andrée Putman, reflected in the home’s clean lines and calibrated details.

Organized over three distinct levels, the residence features fluid volumes and a restrained palette of natural materials. Wood serves as the unifying material, appearing in custom oak shelving, oak parquet flooring and custom cabinetry throughout the kitchen and dining areas. The first floor includes a kitchen defined by oak and green quartz, as well as a dining room with a custom-made table and a bench seat upholstered in Dedar fabric. This level opens onto a Japanese-inspired garden landscaped by Aliénor de Baillencourt, which visually extends the interior space. The interior is articulated with a mix of art pieces from Galerie Gastou and bespoke furniture from Hauvette & Madani’s “Entremets” collection, including the Colonel armchair, Fontainebleau floor lamp and Podium sofa.

On the second level, a kids’ bedroom features a headboard in Ralph Lauren and Elitis fabric, while the master suite on the third floor is characterized by high, vaulted ceilings and a custom oak headboard. Throughout the home, specialized lighting, such as small basket wall lights by the architects and Fortuni bathroom lamps, enhances the atmosphere of warmth and intentionality.