The restoration focused on reinstating key architectural elements while stripping away later additions to let the original design breathe. The aim was not to replicate Mansart’s baroque details but to honour them, creating a space where historical features and contemporary aesthetics coexist. Minimalist interventions that have been introduced have enhanced the apartment's flow and functionality while successfully maintaining its classical character. A muted palette of white and beige tones creates a serene and welcoming atmosphere, while the use of new timber floorboards unifies the property by eliminating clashing floor finishes and level changes from earlier periods.

The client’s Australian and international art collection plays a pivotal role in shaping the apartment's identity. Blending traditional art forms with new media, including numerous video pieces seamlessly integrated into the walls, the collection has been is strategically displayed throughout the spaces—from the living areas to the kitchen, bedrooms, and even the bathrooms. Complemented by sculptural furniture pieces from esteemed brands like Pierre Augustin Rose, B&B Italia, and Molteni&C, mixed with iconic modernist designs, the artworks infuse each room with a sense of playfulness and sophistication that bridges the past and present.

While much of the redesign adheres to a monochromatic scheme, moments of bold colour add vibrancy to the design, most notably in the formal dining room, which is painted in a striking salmon hue. This colour choice was inspired by the room’s baroque decorative murals—the only ones in the property—once again highlighting the delicate balance between old and new. A custom glass chandelier by Nathalie Ziegler Pasqua and a hidden bar clad in magenta mirrors serve to enhance the room’s grandeur even further and with a whimsical touch. Adding a modern counterpoint to the room’s opulent ornamentation is a green and white striped mural, a site-specific work by French painter Daniel Buren, as well as the all-black modernist dining furniture—including an oval dining table in black marble, designed by Enzo Mari for Hermès, paired with Mario Bellini’s iconic Cab Chairs from B&B Italia.

In contrast, the study is enveloped in charcoal tones, creating a cozy, intimate space that provides a transition between the living area and the master bedroom. This darker palette lends a sense of privacy and focus, underscoring the room’s role as a retreat within the home. It also makes for a fitting backdrop for acclaimed Australian artist Angelica Mesiti’s video works installed above Angelo Mangiarotti’s Eros Console in green marble.

The kitchen, in stark black with marquina black marble and black timber, serves as another bold statement within the apartment with its concealed detailing and geometric forms bestowing a sculptural quality that feels both modern and timeless. The contrast between the black kitchen furnishings and the white spaces elsewhere within the property underscore the dynamic interplay between light and dark that so clearly defines the renovation.

A masterful mix of heritage, contemporary design, and expressive art, Wood Marsh’s renovation honours the past while embracing the present, seamlessly merging Parisian elegance with Australian flair.