Maison Butte Bergeyre is a minimalist residence by the Paris-based architecture studio Simon Jouin Architecte. Located in Paris’s 19th arrondissement, the four-story house sits at the junction of two quiet streets, away from the city’s main roads. Originally built in 1927 by architect Lionel Nicolas, the Art Deco residence overlooks the Parisian landscape, with increasingly expansive views of the city and its monuments unfolding as the home ascends. After years of limited maintenance left the structure in need of significant repair, the renovation sought to make the house more livable while introducing interventions that feel as though they have always belonged to the original architecture.
The project began with reinforcing the existing structure, including the installation of tie rods to connect the façades with the adjoining walls. From there, the interior organization was reconsidered to respond to the home’s complex four level plan and take greater advantage of its surroundings. The staircase was relocated from the rear of the house to the entrance area, freeing additional space and allowing for a more functional layout. The conventional organization of the home was also reversed, positioning the living room on the upper level alongside a panoramic terrace, offering the residence’s most expansive views across the French capital.
Throughout the interior, wood is used extensively to introduce warmth and continuity between spaces. Reclaimed parquet flooring covers much of the home, while pine plywood is used for bespoke furniture, cabinetry, walls, and other built-in elements, its visible grain lending the interiors a raw and understated quality. On the exterior, restored and newly designed ironwork draws from the home’s original Art Deco character.
With Maison Butte Bergeyre, Simon Jouin breathes new life into a nearly century-old residence while ensuring that its additions feel deeply connected to what came before, demonstrating how renovation can preserve the spirit of an existing building while adapting it for contemporary life.
