Paris Art Deco Revival: Rodolphe Parente's Modern Living Canvas

In the 7th Arrondissement of Paris, interior designer Rodolphe Parente has transformed an Art Deco apartment into a dopamine-filled modern living space with his unique design philosophy.

Parente presented his exhibition "Contre Soiree" at Toulon 2022 Design Tour, which reflects his exploration of marginal Spaces and pursuit of fun beyond the main event. Two years later, he brought this spirit of exploration to the design of this apartment. A shared aesthetic and generational resonance with the owners gives Parente the freedom to realize its radical design ideas.

Parente retains the apartment's star-shaped floor plan, a layout that creates a fluid loop between the dining room, kitchen, library, and the bedrooms and bathrooms that surround the living room. He emphasized the fluid intelligence in modern use, while maintaining the Parisian heritage of the apartment. Parente's design education and experience working with Andree Putman have taken his mastery of space to a new level.

In Parente's design, paint is not just a surface treatment, it is used to create volume and structure, depict the interface of space and support the transition of the building. He treated the wood parquet floor to enhance its tone and used neutral colors in different rooms. This sensitive use of colour and light allows the apartment to display different tones and atmospheres at different times.

The interior of the apartment is decorated with numerous works of art and design furniture, such as the Glas Italia Mirror Mirror console by Ettore Sottsass, modular coffee table by Mario Bellini, floor lamps by Isamu Noguchi and more. These works not only add to the artistic atmosphere of the apartment, but also reflect Parente's pursuit of the fusion of modernity and tradition.

The bedroom, bathroom and dressing room form a private suite designed to enhance the owner's sense of daily ritual. Parente designed the bedroom as a box, with purple ceilings and custom headboards with satin finishes and mirrored panels, and artwork by Celia Hempton adding extra charm to the room.

Parente sees art and design as an integral part of the project and a part of life. Under the guidance of art consultant Sibylle Rochat, he acquired several pieces for the project to create tension between architecture and art. Although Parente looks off-screen for inspiration, his studio isn't offline. They use the Co-Star app, which is not only a fun connection, but also one of the sources of inspiration for Parente's design.

Rodolphe Parente's Paris Art Apartment is a masterpiece of design that transcends the constraints of style, combining the demands of modern living with the beauty of art. This apartment is not only a living space, but also an artistic dream full of creativity and charm, which invites residents to step out of the virtual world of the Internet and enjoy the beauty of the real world.

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