Jules
Never Too Small
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31-May-2024
When living in a city with some of the most iconic architectural monuments in the world, inspiration is not hard won. Approached with a decrepit, dark apartment dating back to the 1890s, architect Flore Gustin of Amate Architecture immediately knew her muse: Le Corbusier’s Villa La Roche. Coincidentally, Gustin’s client had once resided on the same street as this architectural icon, adding a welcome personal resonance for the home’s owner.
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