Description
Japanese Influences in the 15th Arrondissement of Paris
Designed by architect Frank Salama in 2009, this contemporary house draws inspiration from the principles of Japanese architecture. Topped with a roof terrace, it offers an intimate living environment in a quiet, green residential area of the 15th arrondissement of Paris.
Conceived with an urban space optimization approach, the house provides a living area of 172 m² spread over 4 levels.
On the ground floor, the house includes an entrance, a 17 m² room, and access to a home cinema located in the basement.
The living area is situated on the 1st floor, featuring a living room with a fireplace, overlooked by an equipped kitchen with a dining area extending from it. This space benefits from a significant ceiling height and is bathed in natural light thanks to skylights and generous use of glass.
The sleeping area occupies the upper floors. The 2nd floor includes two bedrooms, one with a balcony, a bathroom, and a laundry room. The 3rd floor houses a master suite with a balcony, a bathroom, a dressing room, and a bright office space thanks to a frosted glass wall. This space leads to the 41 m² roof terrace, shielded from view by vegetated screens.
A garage completes the property.
The house enjoys a privileged and peaceful environment in a residential street in the Saint Lambert neighborhood, near the charming Villa Santos Dumont. Just 10 minutes from the Convention (Line 12) and Plaisance (Line 13) metro stations and 5 minutes from Georges Brassens Park, it also offers immediate access to amenities, including shops and schools.
© Hervé Abbadie
A Vertical Composition
Frank Salama presents a dynamic architecture blending opacity and transparency, where spaces evolve with changes in light.
From the street, the house features a cubic facade composition alternating solid and void elements. Its geometric design is highlighted by the contrast between matte black concrete, a bluish frosted glass volume, and reflective glass strips. Inside, the layout of spaces follows a vertical logic in response to the plot constraints. The split-level arrangement maximizes the sense of volume while naturally distinguishing different uses. A skylight above the staircase transforms it into a light well, illuminating the entire structure.
Frank Salama, Specialist in Japanese Architecture
Frank Salama is a certified architect (DPLG) and founded the Frank Salama Atelier d’Architecture in 1994. Specializing in the construction of individual and collective housing, the agency has delivered around 60 homes, all designed to integrate with the city while maintaining constant interaction with the outdoors and landscape.
Since 2004, he has also taught at architecture schools. As a specialist in Japanese architecture, he has published numerous articles on architecture and the concept of living in Japan since 2011 in architectural magazines (Techniques et Architecture, Casa Bella, Beaux-Arts Magazine, or Architecture à Vivre) and has given lectures at ENSA Versailles, ENSA Val de Seine, ENSA Nancy, and Sciences Po Paris.
He has also organized international workshops, including five in Japan, with students from the École Spéciale d’Architecture and ENSAPL, collaborating with institutions such as Meiji University (Tokyo), ICS (Tokyo), TOKAI (Tokyo), and SEIKA (Kyoto).
Technical info
Asking Price: €2,230,000.
Fees: Seller’s responsibility.
Property Tax: Not specified.
Full ownership
© Hervé Abbadie (exterior photos)
ENERGY CLASS: D / CLIMATE CLASS: D
Estimated annual energy costs based on average energy prices indexed as of January 1, 2021 (subscriptions included): between €1,720 and €2,370 per year.
