A new co-working space in Paris celebrates Modernist style, with two levels featuring a series of offices and lounge areas to support members. Designer Jordan Weisberg filled the interiors of the early 19th-century building with artistic touches, a nod to its location in Montmartre, a haven for creatives.
Weisberg looked to a variety of sources for inspiration, from architecture to television and film, to capture the mid-century modern style that he favors. “I love the 1950s,” he says. “There’s an American Functionalist, Mad Men aesthetic, and of course Mies van der Rohe too.”
A large circular opening is a key element, and a starting point for Weisberg, who wanted to counterbalance the strict rectilinear lines of the overall design. The portal serves as a surprising focal point, one that brings in a sense of fluidity and lightness, which changes depending on the viewer’s vantage point.
There is an emphasis on seamless movement from the first to second floor, each configured to provide dynamic environments that encourage interaction between users, whether they are completing daily tasks or socializing.
On the first level, a common area includes a range of options. Standard tables and task chairs are found in the main zones, ideal for quieter heads-down work. A kitchen is on the second floor, complete with a dinette set where clients can gather for lunch or a coffee break. In keeping with the modernist theme, almost all of the furniture was sourced from vintage collections. Classic sofas and accessories placed throughout are stylish but still comfortable.
The color palette is simple yet elegant. Off-white tones act as a canvas which allows the deep burgundy ceiling to have added pop. Black and garnet ceramic tiles add sheen, complemented with blue and yellow tones.
Materials are mixed effortlessly, providing just enough variety. Wood is paired with stainless steel and leather. Marble covers tabletops, with shades and veining that create a distinct patchwork of patterns. Each area is bathed in natural light, amplified by an interplay of textures. Baseboards and door frames with glossy finishes contrast with the matte acoustic treatment overhead.
Each of the unique details are combined to capture the energy that matches the buzz of activity within. “I love the dialogue between all of the materials,” Weisberg adds. “It’s all balanced to make the space more dynamic.”
To see more work by Jordan Weisberg, visit jwarchi.com.
Photography by Yvan Moreau.
