Studio Brent Lee

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BELVEDERE APARTMENTS

An Alchemy of Neoclassicism & Minimalism in Paris

Inspiration has been drawn from a variety of styles across a broad timeline of art history, including the scale and grandeur of classic Roman architecture, the subtlety and restraint of mid-to-late 18th-century French Neoclassical design, and the holistic sensitivity of Belgian minimalist philosophy

 
 
 
Warm neutrals and soft blacks with varying shades of browns and beiges bring this Belvedere Apartment’s living area together with subtly playful art and a deep arched window with French doors

The Second Empire building, near Champs de Mars, floor plan provided the canvas to allow Studio Brent Lee to produce individual apartments with an array of bespoke joinery, complementing materials & finishes, plus gallery-like spaces for artworks and sculptures 

Arches are strategically incorporated as visual devices that bring new perspectives into focus—whether it be a grand dining room, a quiet bedroom, or a panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower

Framing areas of interest is a defining feature of the design project, achieved not only through dramatic arches but also emphasized by more minor handcrafted elements such as fluted architraves, sculpted cornices, and chamfered skirting, all echoing the decorative aspects of the building’s historic façade

Throughout each apartment, graceful sweeping curves are matched with bold, square-edged volumes in a way that creates coalescence rather than tension. Organic and irregular forms, artworks, and furniture pieces create a sense of movement and excitement

 

Belvedere Apartments is currently in the conceptual phase. Renovations are planned to begin in late 2025 and are estimated to be completed in late 2026. Our clients have kindly allowed us to share these images.