{"id":52077,"date":"2025-12-11T10:58:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T10:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exagono.es\/un-apartamento-en-paris-en-el-que-andrea-de-busni-convierte-el-color-en-lenguaje-arquitectonico\/"},"modified":"2025-12-11T11:50:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T11:50:42","slug":"a-paris-apartment-where-andrea-de-busni-turns-colour-into-an-architectural-language","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exagono.es\/en\/a-paris-apartment-where-andrea-de-busni-turns-colour-into-an-architectural-language\/","title":{"rendered":"A Paris apartment where Andr\u00e9a de Busni turns colour into an architectural language"},"content":{"rendered":"

In an elegant 1930s building, just steps from the Eiffel Tower, this 140 m\u00b2 apartment\u2014once suspended in time\u2014has been given new life. Today it speaks again through colour, through light, and through a sequence of architectural gestures that reveal the sensibility of Andr\u00e9a de Busni<\/a>, a young interior designer of great talent. The project tells the story of a profound transformation, and also of a human encounter, of a shared trust that ultimately infused every room of the home.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Everything began in a park, the Champ de Mars, when a beagle and a yorkshire\u2014Willy and Maurice\u2014brought their owners together. From that chance moment grew a relationship shaped by conversations, walks and confidences. Meriem, the owner of the apartment, brought her intuitions and her still-undefined desires. Andr\u00e9a, after visiting the spaces with their high ceilings, 1930s corners and a structure full of possibilities, brought a clear vision. Thus began a process that would completely renew the home, creating a new way of living for Meriem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An entrance that sets the tone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From the entrance hall, Andr\u00e9a establishes the rhythm of the project. A deep aubergine tone\u2014La Bacchanale by Ressource\u2014wraps the space as if announcing that, beyond that threshold, another atmosphere awaits. Custom archways, mirrored panels concealing secret doors, and a graphic granite floor bring movement and mystery; each gesture invites you to advance, following a silent and precise choreography.<\/p>\n\n\n

The circulation, once fragmented, is entirely rethought. The designer restructures the kitchen, laundry, pantry and guest bathroom, unifying them with a continuous layer of b\u00e9ton cir\u00e9 in the shade Ferdinand, which offers coherence without sacrificing the character of each room. The original spaces, carefully preserved, now open onto a contemporary breath that enhances the memory of the building.<\/p>\n\n

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Round table: The Good Living & Co.; custom Espoo coffee table. Bench: The Socialite Family, Cameleon. Kaki lacquered storage bench with tiger velvet. Vintage chair from House of Barcia, Pierantonio Bonacina, rattan, 1960s\u201370s. Pendant lamp: &Tradition, Verner Panton, Flowerpot VP2 grey\/beige. Artwork: Wilo & Grove, Serena Barbieri, Paesaggio lunare.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Ressource Peinture wall paint, shade R463 La Bacchanale. Floor by Mosaic Factory, granite, reference 70955. Wall light by Zangra, S14D, metal base and opaline glass. Vase by Pols Potten, Nurling Roman, metal.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Living room<\/strong>: Sofa by HK Living, Vint, golden ribbed velvet. Vintage coffee table from Galerie Paradis, dark elm root with angled metal leg. Armchair inspired by the Wassily chair, House of Barcia. Talka column in pink travertine. Table lamp: House of Barcia, chrome metal, 1970s, with boucl\u00e9 fabric shade edited by Leli\u00e8vre.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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Artwork: Wilo & Grove,\u00a0Notte<\/em>, 2024, unique piece, mixed media on paper mounted on canvas. Bust: House of Barcia, plaster.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Pendant lamp: Nemo, Jehs+Laub, Crown Major.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Living room<\/strong>: Arch in Rubio-stained oak veneer, chocolate tone, with solid oak handle. Restored existing honey-toned parquet floor. Rug by Nordic Knots, Grand, Deep Wine, 100% cotton. Roly Poly armchair by Driade, Faye Toogood, 2018. Talka side table, Paola model, pink travertine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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Dining room<\/strong>: Wallpaper by Inkiostro Bianco, Dune Radieuse by Maison Muraem. Floor: restored existing honey-toned parquet. Dining table by Gabrielle Paris, Joe model, Lake kaki. Them chairs, handmade in wood and straw. Armchairs by HK Living. Pendant lamps: Pani Jurek, various TRN models.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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A sculptural kitchen<\/h2>\n\n\n

In Meriem\u2019s home, the kitchen is not merely functional: it is a place of gathering. Andr\u00e9a conceives it as an emotional and domestic anchor point, an interior landscape that orders daily life. At its centre, an imposing island clad in Rombini ceramic tiles by the Bouroullec brothers (Mutina) commands the space like a true sculpture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taj Mahal quartzite countertops illuminate the room with warm nuances, inviting the pleasure of culinary art. Nearby, tall cabinets in Rubio-stained oak keep everything in order without compromising elegance, while the olive-green fronts\u2014Nicobar bronze\u2014converse with other chromatic accents throughout the apartment. A delicate Art Deco-inspired screen creates a natural transition between the kitchen and the dining room, completing a truly exquisite space.<\/p>\n\n\n

In the dining area, surrounding the glossy Gabrielle Paris table, handcrafted chairs, subtle nods to the 1970s, and the luminous TRN installation\u2014a design by Magda Jurek for Pani Jurek inspired by the graphic world of painter Jan Tarasin\u2014add a playful and original note to the room.<\/p>\n\n

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Kitchen<\/strong>: Island cladding by Mutina, Rombini collection, glossy brun tone. Stools: HKliving, Wire, metal. Candlestick: Stoff Nagel, chrome. Vintage tableware and cutlery: House of Barcia. Engraving La lampe, vintage and signed, House of Barcia, numbered, artist unknown.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Pendant light DCW Editions, NL12. Countertop, credenza and shelf in Taj Mahal quartzite. Bespoke doors in Rubio-stained oak veneer, chocolate tone, with solid oak handles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Custom lower kitchen cabinet fronts painted with Ressource Peinture, shade ANB05 Nicobar Bronze. Floor: Mercadier microcement, Ferdinand tone.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Wall sconces \u00d73: Simone & Marcel, Ostro, ceramic (from Chiara Colombini). Vintage vase signed Boch La Louvi\u00e8re: House of Barcia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Wood: the project\u2019s underlying rhythm<\/h2>\n\n\n

Like a pulse repeating at different scales, stained wood runs through the entire apartment. It appears in the curves of the doors, in the archways, in the bespoke handles designed for the project, and in the fronts of the wardrobes. Its presence\u2014always gentle\u2014brings cohesion without rigidity, reinforces the rhythm and creates a warm continuity between spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colour as language<\/h2>\n\n\n

Clients call Andr\u00e9a \u201cMadame Couleur\u201d, and in this project we understand why. For her, the colour palette is not a decorative resource but a parallel architecture that supports the home\u2019s identity. Olive, khaki, aubergine and mustard tones appear at strategic points, engaging in dialogue. Each room offers its own state of mind. The Radiant Dune wallpaper by Inkiostro Bianco<\/a>, displayed in the dining room, acts as an emotional mural\u2014vibrant and graphic\u2014that distils the project\u2019s overarching sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n

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Study<\/strong>: Restored existing honey-toned parquet floor. Vintage low table: Galerie Paradis, green marble. Large custom bench\/daybed: vintage fabric with black-and-white foliage motif, wooden base. Ceiling light: Maytoni, Erich, metal.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Desk niche and wardrobe: Ressource Peinture, shades R480 L\u2019Alliance and Dor\u00e9 Complice, glossy lacquer finish. Vintage chair: Selency, Cesca B32, Marcel Breuer, black, chrome and cane. Niche wall light: Nemo Lighting, Lampe de Marseille, Le Corbusier.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Bedroom<\/strong>: Ressource Peinture wall paint, shade SL28 Nude. Headboard paint: Ressource Peinture, shade R670 Le Sauvageon. Custom headboard: green boucl\u00e9 Nobilis Bloom Foug\u00e8re and white boucl\u00e9 Nobilis Haven. Bedside table: Ferm Living, Burl, root wood. Pendant lamp: Audo Copenhagen, Hashira Cluster, natural linen. Reading lamp: Astro, Micro Recess Switched, matt white. Left artwork: Wilo & Grove, Christina Daher, Chaos 2 (2024). Right artwork: Wilo & Grove, Alph\u00e9e, Variation de ciel XVII (2024). Candlestick: House of Barcia, wrought iron.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Space chest of drawers and six-drawer chiffonnier: HK Living, green and beige wood. Mirror: Ferm Living, Chubby, chrome metal. Custom solid oak handles stained Rubio, chocolate tone. Vintage chair from House of Barcia, Pierantonio Bonacina, rattan, 1960s\u201370s. Bedside rug: The Socialite Family, Scala, wool, brown.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Bathroom<\/strong>: Washbasin in Mercadier microcement, Ferdinand tone. Tapware from the Ch\u00e2telet collection, brushed stainless steel. Custom vanity cabinet in Rubio-stained oak, chocolate tone.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Floor and wall tiles by Vives, Paris-R Natural. Vases selection: House of Barcia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Vintage mirror from House of Barcia, Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, 1950s\u201360s. Wall light: Flos, Glo-Ball Mini.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Ceramic cladding by Mosaic Factory, Zellige Olive, ref. Strip.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The making of an authentic home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Meriem wanted an authentic home, not a set designed for social media. Andr\u00e9a responded with a sophisticated mix of vintage pieces\u2014from the 1930s, 40s and 70s\u2014contemporary design, and objects sourced from places such as House of Barcia<\/a>, Willow and Grove<\/a>, or Selency<\/a>. The result is a domestic landscape where eras converse and life finds its own order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project\u2014As Andr\u00e9a herself points out\u2014is above all the story of a beautiful encounter that has created a deep complicity between client and designer, between ideas that mature in step with long conversations on a Parisian terrace. \u201cI don\u2019t just want the client to be involved; I want them to feel involved,\u201d the designer explains. This emotional companionship accounts for the serenity that permeates the apartment, the sense that each decision arises from a profound and shared understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meriem sums it up clearly: \u201cThis apartment is truly my home. Andr\u00e9a has been much more than a professional: she has been a present and attentive companion. She managed to extract, from the chaos of my inspirations, the essence of my desires\u2014even those I myself couldn\u2019t yet articulate.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A place that breathes again<\/h2>\n\n\n

This remarkable project is an example of how Andr\u00e9a de Busni understands her craft: an interior architecture that listens and accompanies. Spaces that build memory rather than imitate trends, that awaken with the life of those who inhabit them. A triptych of colour and character where an unexpected friendship and the intuition of a highly sensitive designer have found a place to unfold.<\/p>\n\n

Project<\/strong><\/strong>: Laos.
Location<\/strong><\/strong>: Par\u00eds.
Area<\/strong><\/strong>: 140 m2<\/sup>.
Completion<\/strong><\/strong>: 2025.
Interior design<\/strong>: Andr\u00e9a de Busni<\/a>.
Photography<\/strong><\/strong>: Oracle<\/a>.
Source<\/strong>: Andr\u00e9a de Busni.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Andr\u00e9a de Busni<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Andr\u00e9a de Busni is part of a new generation of French interior architects who understand space as a living organism, capable of telling stories through light, material and objects. Her work is recognised for the delicacy with which she orchestrates these three dimensions, shaping interiors that seem to breathe from within, with an identity that always emerges from the essence of the place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduated with distinction from \u00c9cole Camondo in 2017, she developed there a particular sensitivity to the relationship between body and space. Her final project\u2014focused on movement, rhythm and language as drivers of interior architecture\u2014already anticipated a deeply scenographic approach, which today has become the core of her practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a formative period alongside Xavier De Saint-Jean at Studio Azimut, where she worked on residential projects, commercial scenographies and coworking spaces, Andrea began to define her own methodology. Since then, she has developed projects in Paris and other regions of France, spanning both private homes and spaces linked to the restaurant sector, with meticulous attention to material selection, colour palettes and design pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her studio, located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, has grown into a laboratory of aesthetic exploration. There, each project is conceived as an identity in the making, a nascent DNA revealed through the combination of deep colours, tactile textures, refined lines and objects that converse across eras. Andrea nurtures a particular fascination for motifs and pieces \u201cfrom yesterday, today and tomorrow\u201d: elements capable of lending emotional depth to a space and giving it a singular character.<\/p>\n\n\n

Andr\u00e9a de Busni\u2019s approach is profoundly human. Her design accompanies the client with precision and sensitivity, interpreting their wishes to transform them into habitable atmospheres that harmonise comfort, beauty and memory. Her work reflects a constant search for authenticity: interiors that illuminate the lives of those who inhabit them.<\/p>\n\n

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Andr\u00e9a de Busni
<\/strong>46 avenue Charles Floquet
75007 Paris
06 27 74 15 35
debusni.andrea@gmail.com
www.andreadebusni.com<\/a>
@andrea_de_busni<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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