{"id":516730,"date":"2026-03-11T09:01:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T09:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/516730\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T09:01:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T09:01:17","slug":"acte-deux-unifies-parisian-maids-rooms-into-one-attic-apartment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/516730\/","title":{"rendered":"acte deux unifies parisian maids&#8217; rooms into one attic apartment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Acte Deux merges dozen fragmented spaces into one volume<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Tucked beneath the roofline of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/architecture-in-paris\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Parisian<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/residential-architecture-interiors\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">residential <\/a>building, the Sous les Toits apartment by Acte Deux, its name meaning \u2018under the rooftops\u2019, brings together a cluster of small, leftover spaces into a single 55-square-meter dwelling. The project consolidates around a dozen previously separated units, former maids\u2019 rooms, storage areas, closets, and even portions of shared circulation spaces into one continuous interior carved out beneath the attic structure.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>To achieve this transformation, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/renovation-architecture-and-design\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">renovation<\/a> required substantial architectural intervention. New openings are introduced to connect the once-isolated rooms, a section of the roof is rebuilt, and the floors are entirely reworked to unify the fragmented plan. The project evolves through a process of experimentation directly on site, where volumes and sightlines are gradually cut and sculpted with precision.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1181161 size-full lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"acte deux unifies parisian 'maids' rooms' into 55-square-meter attic apartment - 1\" width=\"818\" height=\"1091\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/acte-deux-parisian-maids-rooms-55-square-meter-attic-apartment-designboom-01.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>all images by <a href=\"https:\/\/jbthiriet.studio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Jean-Baptiste Thiriet<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>built-in elements shape the interior landscape of Sous les Toits<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Within this expansive envelope, custom-built elements define the domestic landscape. Storage, partitions, and furniture are integrated into the architecture itself, their minimal geometry allowing them to blend into an interior palette dominated by white and beige tones.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The project relies heavily on bespoke craftsmanship. Most furniture pieces were designed specifically for the space and produced in collaboration with specialized makers, allowing each element to respond precisely to the irregular geometry of the attic volume.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Against the restrained palette of the apartment, Johanna Lapray and Hugo L\u2019ahelec, the <a href=\"https:\/\/actedeux.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">architects<\/a> at Acte Deux, introduce a measured burst of color through the kitchen design. Its lacquered fronts form a subtle horizon within the otherwise neutral interior, bringing chromatic depth to the space. The cabinetry pays tribute to the painter Ettore Spalletti through its layered color combinations. The panels are framed in stainless steel, referencing a framing technique known as the shadow box. Laser-cut handles are integrated into the fronts, adding a precise graphic detail while maintaining the overall clarity of the composition.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1181162 size-full lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"acte deux unifies parisian 'maids' rooms' into 55-square-meter attic apartment - 2\" width=\"818\" height=\"1091\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/acte-deux-parisian-maids-rooms-55-square-meter-attic-apartment-designboom-02.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>pastel lacquer cabinetry introduces color to the otherwise neutral attic interior<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1181167 size-full lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"acte deux unifies parisian 'maids' rooms' into 55-square-meter attic apartment - 3\" width=\"818\" height=\"1091\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/acte-deux-parisian-maids-rooms-55-square-meter-attic-apartment-designboom-07.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>stainless steel frames and laser-cut handles define the custom kitchen cabinetry<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1181163 size-full lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"acte deux unifies parisian 'maids' rooms' into 55-square-meter attic apartment - 4\" width=\"818\" height=\"1091\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/acte-deux-parisian-maids-rooms-55-square-meter-attic-apartment-designboom-03.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>built-in storage follows the slope of the attic roof to maximize usable space<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1181166 size-full lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"acte deux unifies parisian 'maids' rooms' into 55-square-meter attic apartment - 5\" width=\"818\" height=\"1091\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/acte-deux-parisian-maids-rooms-55-square-meter-attic-apartment-designboom-06.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>natural wood furniture introduces warmth to the restrained palette<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1181165 size-full lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"acte deux unifies parisian 'maids' rooms' into 55-square-meter attic apartment - 6\" width=\"818\" height=\"1091\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/acte-deux-parisian-maids-rooms-55-square-meter-attic-apartment-designboom-05.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>a round wooden dining table sits beneath a skylight<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1181164 size-full lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"acte deux unifies parisian 'maids' rooms' into 55-square-meter attic apartment - 7\" width=\"818\" height=\"1091\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/acte-deux-parisian-maids-rooms-55-square-meter-attic-apartment-designboom-04.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>built-in shelving transforms the attic wall into a compact home library<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1181168 size-full lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"acte deux unifies parisian 'maids' rooms' into 55-square-meter attic apartment - 8\" width=\"818\" height=\"1091\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/acte-deux-parisian-maids-rooms-55-square-meter-attic-apartment-designboom-08.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>integrated wardrobes and shelving follow the geometry of the sloped roof<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1181172 size-full lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"acte deux unifies parisian 'maids' rooms' into 55-square-meter attic apartment - 9\" width=\"818\" height=\"1091\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/acte-deux-parisian-maids-rooms-55-square-meter-attic-apartment-designboom-15.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>exposed timber beams contrast with the apartment\u2019s soft neutral palette<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1181171 size-full lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"acte deux unifies parisian 'maids' rooms' into 55-square-meter attic apartment - 10\" width=\"818\" height=\"1091\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/acte-deux-parisian-maids-rooms-55-square-meter-attic-apartment-designboom-13.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>skylights puncture the attic roof<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1181169 size-full lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"acte deux unifies parisian 'maids' rooms' into 55-square-meter attic apartment - 11\" width=\"818\" height=\"1091\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/acte-deux-parisian-maids-rooms-55-square-meter-attic-apartment-designboom-09.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>skylights bring daylight deep into the space<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1181170 size-full lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"acte deux unifies parisian 'maids' rooms' into 55-square-meter attic apartment - 12\" width=\"818\" height=\"1091\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/acte-deux-parisian-maids-rooms-55-square-meter-attic-apartment-designboom-10.jpg\"  data- loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>pink grid tiles wrap the shower area inside the apartment\u2019s bathroom<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> 1\/5<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/acte-deux-parisian-maids-rooms-55-square-meter-attic-apartment-designboom-17-750x1000.jpg\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"architects Johanna Lapray and Hugo L\u2019ahelec of Acte Deux\"\/><\/p>\n<p>architects Johanna Lapray and Hugo L\u2019ahelec of Acte Deux<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/acte-deux-parisian-maids-rooms-55-square-meter-attic-apartment-designboom-12-750x1000.jpg\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"a tiled basin extends from the wall\"\/><\/p>\n<p>a tiled basin extends from the wall<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/acte-deux-parisian-maids-rooms-55-square-meter-attic-apartment-designboom-11-750x1000.jpg\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"Shiva Vase by Ettore Sottsass matches the color palette of the bathroom\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Shiva Vase by Ettore Sottsass matches the color palette of the bathroom<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/acte-deux-parisian-maids-rooms-55-square-meter-attic-apartment-designboom-16-750x1000.jpg\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"a compact nook beneath the roofline becomes a small dressing and reading corner\"\/><\/p>\n<p>a compact nook beneath the roofline becomes a small dressing and reading corner<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/acte-deux-parisian-maids-rooms-55-square-meter-attic-apartment-designboom-18-750x1000.jpg\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"the bedroom nestles beneath the attic slope\"\/><\/p>\n<p>the bedroom nestles beneath the attic slope<\/p>\n<p>project info:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>project name: Sous Les Toits<\/p>\n<p>architect: <a href=\"https:\/\/actedeux.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Acte Deux<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/acte_deux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">@acte_deux<\/a><\/p>\n<p>location: Paris, France<\/p>\n<p>area: 55 square meters<\/p>\n<p>lead architects: Johanna Lapray &amp; Hugo L\u2019ahelec<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>photographer: <a href=\"https:\/\/jbthiriet.studio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Jean-Baptiste Thiriet<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jbthiriet.studio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">@jbthiriet.studio<\/a><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Acte Deux merges dozen fragmented spaces into one volume \u00a0 Tucked beneath the roofline of a Parisian 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