REAL ESTATE- MAISONS LAFFITTE
QUARTUS

This residential development unfolds within a universe inspired by the dreamlike imagination of Jean Cocteau, born in Maisons-Laffitte. More than a reference, his work becomes a language here—one of passage, symbolism, and poetry applied to space.

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The entrance hall is conceived as a stage. Organized around a shared library, angled mirrors extend the perspectives and subtly distort perception, echoing Cocteau’s vision of the mirror as a threshold to be crossed. Colored glass panels within the vestibule reinforce this idea, creating a gradual transition between exterior and interior.

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On the ground floor, materials in soft, luminous tones establish a calm foundation. On the upper levels, deep blue-clad landings introduce a more intimate atmosphere. The star-patterned carpet and the “moon” door handles, designed by the studio, develop a deliberate celestial vocabulary. Lettering appears in motion across the doors, while golden light fixtures cast dramatic shafts of light and shadow, discreetly staging the circulation areas.

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Each floor is further distinguished by an original illustration inspired by Cocteau’s distinctive line work. Circulation spaces thus become gallery-like environments, extending the residential experience through a coherent and carefully articulated artistic narrative.

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​© Photos Yvan Moreau