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GACHOT blends timeless craftsmanship with modern technology, creating designs marked by elegance, simplicity, and meticulous detail. The Sutton Place Residence, the Gachot family’s uptown apartment, exemplifies this approach. Contemporary elements—bold art and sculptural furniture—complement the classic Pre-War architecture. The result is a sophisticated space that feels both fresh and rooted in tradition. Balancing warmth with modernity, GACHOT’s design honors the building’s historic charm while meeting the functional needs of everyday life.

Photography by William Jess Laird.

Stokes 12, designed by Sydney-based Smart Design Studio, features a unique apartment above a workspace, formed by four offset brick vaults that stretch the length of the building. These arched structures frame views of the sky and street trees while creating a sculptural interior defined by stacked bricks and curved surfaces. Built with unmortared bricks, a thin concrete layer, and galvanized sheeting, the apartment includes custom-designed furniture and simple, understated finishes that enhance its industrial character and architectural clarity.

This 18th century duplex in Saint-Germain-des-Prés is the epitome of Paris style and elegance, and the exquisite attention to detail of their interiors. A collaboration between Claude Cartier Studio and Simon Pesin, this beautiful space is a mix of traditional architecture and modern furnishings….indeed a confluence of the arts. Photos: Erick Saillet. (Aside: also a lesson in how to use patterned carpet effectively)

This apartment on Warren Street, NY is located on the 21st floor of a glass skyscraper is bold, vibrant, artsy, playful and was designed by Crina Arghirescu Rogard with the homeowner’s colour-blindness in mind – he can see pure, bright colours like blues, reds and yellow. Hence the use of some blue and red throughout. The living room wall shelving is a major red statement, and the bathtub rendered in Yves Klein Blue set into a curved nook is a really cool situation that makes me want to tub-lounge. Speaking of statements, the semi-circular brushed stainless steel islands are such a cool focal point. So much uniqueness here. Photos: Chris Mottalini.

Have you ever seen someone tile a border above wainscotting in a hallway, that happens to be carpeted in leopard print? Me either! I’m telling you, these Parisian designers are just oozing with wild and creative ideas. I love every single bit of this apartment. The stripped (?) walls in the living room, that hallway situation, putting a cafe rod curtain in front of what looks like a MCM cabinet, and that retro green and pink bathroom! SWOONING!!!! Designed again by Orsini Daventure. Photos: Amaury Laparra.