Photography: Francesca Iovene

Collaboration: Ulli Heckmann

Build: Aribat

Joinery: Contract SRL

Merimbula, Australia

The Hillcrest Motel was inspired by its 1960’s heritage and its surroundings. The rooms at the Hillcrest Motel have mirrored plans. We wanted all of the beds to face the view which lead us to reconfigure all of the rooms. Each room has its own personality - some with vintage pieces and others with built in units.

Soothing tones, various lamps for differents moods, comfortable cushions and beds, delicate linen sheets, good local food … The whiteset rooms leave space for a myriad of sourced local vintage & contemporary objects - like in a home.

Like a lighthouse the Hillcrest Motel dominates its surroundings and offers breathtaking views from each of its rooms. Feature mirrors are positionned to reflect the views and the floor plan is drawn so that they can be enjoyed from the beds as well as from the sitting areas.

Light and airy spaces. Traditional architecture - white rendered walls, polished concrete floors and recycled timber.

Timeless elegance for this Sydney inner city penthouse

Photography: Valeria Valera

Build: Yannec Construction

Joinery: Platre & Deco Heritage Building Services

Sydney, Australia

Full office & warehouse renovation in the Metcalfe Bond Stores in The Rocks, Sydney’s heritage location.

Tactile finishes, warm lighting, soft coverings & custom workstations have created sexy interiors for fashion label @cosette.com.au.

This classy renovation showcases the beauty of the heritage significant structure that is complementary to the interior whilst providing ongoing sustainable use.

Artisan furniture with innovative finishes from France — Our furniture is uniquely hand crafted in Sydney, Australia.

The Rocks, Sydney, Australia

High-end luxury retail fitout for the brand Cosette in The Rocks, Sydney. A combination of walnut blades and backlit niches creates a harmonious setting for the goods to be sold. Contemporary French furniture designer pieces are showcased along with made-to-measure joinery.

Le Vésinet, France

Lap pool in Le Vésinet outside of Paris, France.

This project combines natural stone “Pierre de Bourgogne” and vintage cement tiles. A soft flood of light comes from the side windows allowing for the pleasure of outdoor exercise whilst benefiting from interior comfort.

SOLEM designs and manufactures lighting systems using authentic materials and innovative techniques.

SOLEM was created by Sydney-based French designers Félicie Chardon and Romain Machefer, whose backgrounds in architecture and lighting sustain the brand's aesthetic and technical design.

We are committed to design quality and innovation for the enhancement of wellbeing. We cultivate and value the craftsmanship of our artisans - real people behind real products, all made locally in Australia.

Inspired by the sun. SOLEM.

Cap Haïtien, Haïti

ACA was asked to create a free standing house on the shoreline of the aptly named ‘Paradise Bay’, a postcard-perfect beach that sits within the region of Labadee, Haiti.

Simple stone floors feature woven mats and local embedded stone pavements; the reddish ochre pigments on the wall bounce off the beautiful items of wooden furniture that dot the rooms.

Due to its isolated location, the house is fully autonomous from its surroundings with solar electricity, rainwater tanks, and natural, locally-sourced materials which can be seen in the wood detailing on the roof, floor pebbles, and solid mahogany. Even the ochre paint on the walls is made from local pigments in a recipe that dates back generations on the island. This is sustainable building at it’s finest.

Paris, France

Office renovation for La Chance - a Paris based design company producing furniture, lighting, accessories, rugs and wallpaper with a strong and distinctive style.

Paris, France

A full renovation of a Parisian duplex which allows for airy spaces. Vintage bespoke furniture and contemporary interiors create simple harmony.

Double Bay, Sydney, Australia

High end luxury retail fitout for the brand Cosette in Double Bay, Sydney.

Paris, France

The Philippe Hecht house had fallen into a state of near ruin before being purchased by a family for complete renovation. Located in a peaceful, private street in Paris’ 19th arrondissement, it presented a 250 m2 surface to re-design entirely. 

Melbourne, Australia

Offering a quiet, intriguing reprieve in Myers’ busy shopping floor, Libertine Parfumerie’s new "shop in shop" is sure to broaden the brand’s national image.

In this unique space, Atelier Chardon Architecture has created an enticing brand showcase, creatively mixing new and old themes to make a new classic which will draw shoppers to stop in and discover Libertine Parfumerie's products.  The design combines the simple purity of religious interiors, the clean lines of traditional apothecary shops, and sleek industrial finishes to create a new classic. Symmetrical alcoves are  aligned with a central island which can be used for the Parfumerie's workshops, while furniture from French edition houses such as Harto Design and Edition La Chance exemplifies the products. The final effect is simple yet distinguished, traditional yet fresh.

Paris, France

Subtle reconversion for this Haussmannian apartment in the center of Paris. The site is cradled by a classic atmosphere as much as it is animated by more contemporary vibes …

A Maison Edouard Francois project.

Atelier Chardon Architecture consultant for Maison Edouard François.

Paris, France

L.V.M.H. Cheval Blanc Flagship Hotel in the Samaritaine building, Paris.

The exceptional site for this confidential project is a historic department store designed by Henri Sauvage that overlooks the Seine river and the Pont Neuf. The Samaritaine is a landmark that embodies a Parisian tradition.

Our client, the LVMH group, challenged us with welcoming the building into the 21st century by converting it into the flagship of its hotel Cheval Blanc. The project sits in front of a series of Samaritaine buildings that are renovated and designed by Japanese architects SANAA, dedicated to shops, offices, and housing. 

To restore this iconic building and adapt it to the standards of a demanding clientele, the existing bay-windows will frame winter gardens with views over the Seine river. They conceal the hotel rooms behind screens of vegetation, creating a new green facade. The imposing figure of the street level canopy will be reinterpreted. The interior layout and its systems are also uniquely inventive.

For the most important floor, that of the restaurant and its large public terrace, we have developed a new back façade. First sculpted as a continuation of the main facade, it will then fade into an unfinished drawing. In the interstices of the rock mass, trees will be found as well as various plants and mineral surfaces, merging as with the passing of time.

Bois de Boulogne, France

Guinguette in the Bois de Boulogne outside of Paris.

Bright, happy colors make for a gay space for eating and enjoying the company of friends. 

Paris, France

Offering a quiet reprieve at the center of Paris, the Amelot Wellness Center & Spa is located in the heart of the busy Le Marais neighborhood, and only a 100 meters from the MERCI fashion & design boutique. We used an atypical design, exemplified by exposed metal beams, to create a timeless 2500 m² space.

Rue Amelot, 75011, Paris

Paris, France

Atelier Chardon was asked to design a complete renovation and to transform the space into a modern luxury showroom that harkens back to the building’s storied past. The design project involved the complete demolition and reconstruction of the four lower levels of the building.