Atelier NEA – Jean Moulin Atelier-House

Jean Moulin Atelier – House is a refurbishment of a 80 m² three floor artist atelier located in Paris. The artist studio was built in the late 40’s in a hidden alleyway.
Few original features were the main qualities of this space; a very large steel window fixture overlooking a private terrace, an old maple tree, a double-height space filled with natural light and a skylight. Atelier Jean Moulin was conceived as a house for an artist couple from Oregon, USA. Having lived in Paris for nearly a decade, they commissioned Atelier NEA to create an intimate space that reflects their personality and way of life – a place where domesticity and the make of art comes together. Jean Moulin Atelier – House is the result of a beautiful collaboration with the owners while taking in consideration every single object and piece of art they owned.
The main conceptual approach focused on adaptability and functionality which included almost two dozens of custom-made sycamore maple and steel built-in units. The project preserved the studio original typology while enhancing the layout by a total revolution of the two staircases’ positions. They have been moved from the back of the house to the up front, towards the mezzanine double – height space creating a permanent dialogue with the outdoors.
Private and shared needs are separated yet they remain both flexible and adaptable. The open plan ground floor where the kitchen is located supports living without internal hierarchy. It can be used for multiple uses – as an artist studio area or as a living room.