Transformation of a law firm by Parc Monceau

The brief we received from the clients was clear: after months of widespread remote working, the teams needed a reason to want to come back to the office. The goal was to create a unifying, welcoming space, halfway between the professional office and the comfort of home. Everything was designed to make the place as appealing as possible: bright, comfortable offices and a contemporary design. The space is shared between a law firm and a few offices for rent — hence the importance of designing rooms that are at once functional, welcoming and adaptable.

The street-facing rooms, though gracefully adorned with original mouldings and panelling, sat alongside more recent courtyard-side volumes — dark, often windowless and in poor condition. The mismatched, dated flooring only accentuated the tired feel of the place. Added to this was an abandoned terrace, full of untapped potential.

The floor plan was entirely rethought around several spaces: various small work areas, a meeting room, and an intimate phone booth for one or two users. The large common room offers many possibilities: kitchen, reception room, screening space, or even a yoga studio thanks to its built-in equipment. The terrace, now fully exploited, extends this warm atmosphere outdoors, in keeping with the wooden slats inside. It offers the perfect little outdoor spot for a short break.

A series of technical interventions elevated the space: the courtyard windows were raised back to their original height, gaining precious natural light. The floors were unified with Chilewich, a woven vinyl that absorbs sound, resists wear and is easy to maintain — ideal for professional use. The one exception: wooden flooring laid in the shared room for a warmer atmosphere, echoing the natural materials of the terrace. Every choice, from materials to the configuration of the spaces, was guided by a single objective: to create a workplace that is both functional and beautiful.