Alexandre Lucas — architecture intérieure

La Lanterne - la sensation de bien-être à habiter Rénovation complète d’un appartement marseillais du centre-ville avec une approche très singulière et inédite « d'architecte artisan ». Le processus de conception est in situ, et « menuisé main », afin de proposer un habitat transparent et qui fait la part belle au bois! Situé au quatrième et dernier étage d'un immeuble de type « trois fenêtres » en façade sur rue, 60m2 acquis sous la forme très fragmentée d'anciennes chambres de bonnes et débarras sous pente, cette situation à permis de délester les cloisons avec comme pari majeur de placer les pièces d'eau les plus intimes, au cœur d'une « maison » voulue traversante et transparente. Les pièces d'eau sont devenues comme un petit pavillon « lanterne » à la fois discret bien que central, aux parois translucides orientées sur chacune des pièces qu'il contribue à définir, agrandir et éclairer : • entrée avec sa buanderie cachée, • bibliothèque pour la pièce à vivre • grande chambre transformable en deux • mezzanine au plus près des anciens mâts de bateau devenus les poutres et l'âme de la toiture et du plafond. • cage d’escalier devenue elle aussi paroi translucide pour intégrer le puit de lumière naturelle. Et la terrasse, surélevée d'un mètre par rapport à l'ensemble, au lieu d'en être coupée, lui donne, en contrepoint des hauteurs sous pente, une sensation « cosy » de contenance. Tout le travail sur mesure en bois a été « menuisé » in situ par l’architecte-artisan lui-même (pratique autodidacte grâce à son collectif d’architectes làBO et son père menuisier). Au résultat : la sédimentation, la sculpture progressive voire même le « jardinage » d'un véritable lieu, plutôt que la « livraison » d'un espace préconçu. Le lieu conçu non seulement de façon très visuelle, mais aussi très hospitalière pour accueillir et marier les présences des corps, des volumes, des matières et des lumières : la pierre naturelle du mur maître, le bois vieilli des poutres, les tomettes au sol, l’acier, le verre, le polycarbonate, le sycomore et le hêtre.

RESTYLING IN STILE CONTEMPORANEO/CLASSICO 90 MQ

Polygona

Un progetto di Restyling nel vero senso della parola; quando Polygona ha accettato di trasformare questi ambienti parlavamo di stanze cupe con vecchi kobili di legno stile anni '70. Oggi abbiamo ridato vita a questa casa utilizzando colori contemporanei ed arredi dallo stile un po' classico, per mantenere e rispettare la natura architettonica di queste stanze. Alcuni elementi sono stati recuperati e laccati, tutta la tappezzeria è stata rifatta a misure con accurate scelte di materiali e colori. Abbiamo reso questa casa un posto accogliente e rilassante in cui passare il proprio tempo in famiglia.

Nolo 2019

mm46_ Arch. Marta Crivello

Design ideas for a small contemporary enclosed living room in Milan with a library, grey walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and red floor.

Bücherwand

Wolf Möbelwerkstatt

Raumhohe Designer-Bücherwand, geometrisch aufgeteilt, kubisch-schlicht, mit flächenbündigen Türen untergliedert. Der kanadische Ahorn besticht durch seine warme champagner Farbe. Hohe handwerkliche Ausführung in Verbindung mit großer Maßgenauigkeit ermöglichen ohne Passblenden zu arbeiten, dies ergibt sich bei genauerer Betrachtung.

Carmel Highlands Addition

DYAR Architecture

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in San Francisco with a music area, white walls, carpet and red floor.

Cozy Striking Stone Fireplace in Sterling, VA

TYL Restoration and Remodeling

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary living room in DC Metro with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and red floor.

Appartement Dulugat

Pascal Besson Architecte

Le séjour était fermé par une porte. La pièce précédente a été légèrement agrandie. Encore ici les moulures ont été conservées. Cette ouverture a favorisé l'éclairage naturel de l'ensemble et modernisé l'espace. La conservation des moulures reste comme une trace du passé.

Rossmore Chair & Oliver Side Table

Arden Home Seattle

Mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, carpet and red floor.

Holland Landing

iSO Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Toronto with blue walls, medium hardwood floors and red floor.

Rénovation d'un appartement en soupente

User

Mid-sized contemporary loft-style living room in Paris with blue walls, terra-cotta floors, no fireplace, a concealed tv and red floor.

RESTYLING IN STILE CONTEMPORANEO/CLASSICO 90 MQ

Polygona

Soggiorno | Divano su misura

02A Studio | Architettura & Design

Divano con struttura in frassino naturale disegnato e sagomato sull' imbotte della finestra con cuscineria su misura crea un ambiente di conversazione e relax sfruttando al massimo lo spazio disponibile.

Appartement contemporain — La Lanterne

Alexandre Lucas — architecture intérieure

'Shooting Stars' Unbuilt Project: SunBrow

SunSwallow Design, LLC

The clients called me on the recommendation from a neighbor of mine who had met them at a conference and learned of their need for an architect. They contacted me and after meeting to discuss their project they invited me to visit their site, not far from White Salmon in Washington State. Initially, the couple discussed building a ‘Weekend’ retreat on their 20± acres of land. Their site was in the foothills of a range of mountains that offered views of both Mt. Adams to the North and Mt. Hood to the South. They wanted to develop a place that was ‘cabin-like’ but with a degree of refinement to it and take advantage of the primary views to the north, south and west. They also wanted to have a strong connection to their immediate outdoors. Before long my clients came to the conclusion that they no longer perceived this as simply a weekend retreat but were now interested in making this their primary residence. With this new focus we concentrated on keeping the refined cabin approach but needed to add some additional functions and square feet to the original program. They wanted to downsize from their current 3,500± SF city residence to a more modest 2,000 – 2,500 SF space. They desired a singular open Living, Dining and Kitchen area but needed to have a separate room for their television and upright piano. They were empty nesters and wanted only two bedrooms and decided that they would have two ‘Master’ bedrooms, one on the lower floor and the other on the upper floor (they planned to build additional ‘Guest’ cabins to accommodate others in the near future). The original scheme for the weekend retreat was only one floor with the second bedroom tucked away on the north side of the house next to the breezeway opposite of the carport. Another consideration that we had to resolve was that the particular location that was deemed the best building site had diametrically opposed advantages and disadvantages. The views and primary solar orientations were also the source of the prevailing winds, out of the Southwest. The resolve was to provide a semi-circular low-profile earth berm on the south/southwest side of the structure to serve as a wind-foil directing the strongest breezes up and over the structure. Because our selected site was in a saddle of land that then sloped off to the south/southwest the combination of the earth berm and the sloping hill would effectively created a ‘nestled’ form allowing the winds rushing up the hillside to shoot over most of the house. This allowed me to keep the favorable orientation to both the views and sun without being completely compromised by the winds.

Jones House

Brindley Architects

The winter time living room with library and fire place, a quiet resting space without TV. Located on the south overlooking the street it is a sanctuary for the parents of this home while the kids occupy the family room with TV and media space, opening out to the rear yard and pool

Contemporary Apartment in New York

ComRender | Commercial Render LLC

Contemporary Living room interior design by ComRender company. Minimalistic interior of luxury apartment.
Large contemporary living room in New York with dark hardwood floors and red floor.

"Eine Kleine wird ganz groß" Wohnung R.

Alena Mehringer Interiors

Bilder: Klaus Kurz Fotograf
Photo of a small contemporary formal open concept living room in Munich with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a built-in media wall and red floor.

Nos Salons

Caméléon | Architecte d'intérieur

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary loft-style living room in Paris with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and red floor.

Day's End

Stannard Architects

A study in warm minimalism, accented by natural light and a captivating view. The clean lines of the light wood cabinetry offer a soft contrast to the rugged beauty of the steel fireplace.

Grange Flagshipstore Oldenzaal

Smellink Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Amsterdam with a library, white walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and red floor.

Contemporary Living Room Design Photos with Red Floor

A living room, often referred to as a lounge room in Australia and New Zealand, is the hub of the home. If you only have one living room in the house, it’s likely to serve multiple purposes: be it a place to watch TV, play games, spend quality time with family or hang out with friends. If you have the luxury of two living areas, one is usually a formal living room or lounge room, reserved for reading, relaxing and entertaining. A successful contemporary living room design is inviting, has enough seating for the whole clan – a comfortable couch is a must – and encourages conversation. Browse photos on Houzz for living room layouts, furniture and decor, and strike up a conversation with the interior designers or architects of your favourite picks. For even more contemporary living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which contemporary living room layouts will work best for you?

Every living area will have design challenges. A long, narrow lounge room, for example, risks looking like a hallway if furniture is lined up against the walls. Instead, opt for small furniture items, like a cosy two-seater couch, and create various focal points throughout the space. In square living rooms, a symmetrical layout encourages a formal setting. Place seating on either side of the room, with a focal point in the middle to pull the room together. For a truly intimate vibe, replace your couch with some occasional chairs positioned around a coffee table or ottoman. This will make the main focus conversation. An open-plan home – one where the lines are blurred between kitchen, dining and living – may require a layout that focuses on definition. You’ll want to make sure furniture doesn’t block the flow between spaces, and instead use something like an area rug to create zones.

How can you decorate your living room?

The living room can be a place in which to show off your personality, but if you want a timeless living room scheme, stick to neutral walls, couches and ottomans. Colour can be added through accessories, and is a lot more interchangeable! Rugs, cushions and throws are great for adding colour, while mirrors, lamps and ceiling lights will set the mood. Make your contemporary living room unique by including family heirlooms and photos. For a polished look, try creating a coffee table vignette – you could use books as pedestals or group items together on a tray. Try adding a vase, a mixture of round and rectangular objects and some books.

What are some small living room ideas?

Small living room designs can be tricky to work with, but aren’t doomed to fail. Often, you just have to get creative with furniture. An open-back chaise can create a sense of spaciousness, while small side tables paired together can substitute a coffee table. Even better, an ottoman can be used as a footrest, coffee table or extra seating. Big furniture items like the couch are best kept in light colours, and if there’s room for a coffee table, a glass-top one is best. If you have two spaces in one – perhaps your contemporary living room sits in front of a single-wall kitchen – make sure they are connected by decor, colour and style. For definition, just add area rugs, or use your couch as a dividing wall. It’s worth having a few furniture pieces, whether a bookshelf, couch or entertainment unit, in the same colour as the walls, too, so they blend into the room and visually expand the space.

Is open-plan living for you?

Today’s homes often embrace open-plan living, whereby the living room runs off the kitchen and/or dining areas. Open-plan living allows greater functionality, but can risk creating a vast, soulless space if not done right. To avoid a cavernous feel in an open-plan design, define areas with furniture, rugs and lighting, or consider using a wall divider. Also be sure to keep flooring, lighting and materials consistent throughout, for cohesiveness. Noise may be an issue – someone banging pots and pans while you’re watching TV, for example – so include lots of soft contemporary furnishings, such as rugs, curtains and couches to help absorb the noise. You will also need to factor in plenty of storage, so mess is kept at bay.