Apartment XVII, Lyon / Studio Razavi Architecture
This is an apartment designed for a young scientist, living mostly alone. The XVIth century building is part of a uniquely preserved Renaissance neighborhood in the city of Lyon, France.
Studio Razavi + Partners is an international architecture and design firm headquartered in Paris, with additional offices in New York and London. Founded by Alireza Razavi, the studio is known for its integrated approach that seamlessly blends engineering precision with architectural sensitivity. Their philosophy emphasizes a rigorous understanding of the interplay between technique and culture, allowing design solutions to emerge that are contextually attuned and unbound by stylistic constraints.
The studio’s diverse portfolio spans residential, commercial, hospitality, civic, transportation, and mixed-use projects across Europe and the Americas. Projects such as Mountain House, Apartment XVII, and the Motion Equity Partners Headquarters demonstrate their ability to translate clients’ aspirations, budgets, and technical needs into memorable, human-centered spaces.
LOCATION: Paris, France
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This is an apartment designed for a young scientist, living mostly alone. The XVIth century building is part of a uniquely preserved Renaissance neighborhood in the city of Lyon, France.
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