Interior Architecture & Landscape Design: Our Bespoke Services

Renovation is one of Supra Studio's most frequent interventions, whether for a Parisian apartment, a house in Bordeaux or a property in Rome. Transforming an existing space calls for a different approach than new-build construction: it means working with the history of the building, its structural constraints, its co-ownership regulations and, often, a potential hidden behind dated partitions or finishes. Our role is precisely to reveal that potential, reconciling respect for the existing structure with the demands of contemporary comfort.

Every renovation project begins with an on-site consultation visit. We observe the natural light throughout the day and across seasons, the circulation between rooms, the heritage features worth preserving — mouldings, period flooring, fireplaces, ceiling heights — and the technical constraints: ageing water and electrical networks, load-bearing walls, thermal and acoustic insulation. This careful reading of the existing building is essential before considering any transformation, as it directly shapes both the budget and the regulatory feasibility of the project.

Renovating an apartment in an older building, particularly a Haussmann-era block in Paris, often calls for rethinking the layout: opening a kitchen onto the living room, redesigning circulation, or creating a master suite with an integrated dressing room and bathroom. These changes frequently involve load-bearing walls, requiring the involvement of a structural engineer and, depending on the case, a prior planning declaration or co-ownership approval. We support our clients through these administrative steps, liaising with the building manager, the heritage authorities where the property sits in a protected area, and the building contractors.

Renovating a house raises different issues: energy performance, reorganising volumes across several levels, creating openings towards the garden, bringing electrical and plumbing systems up to standard. We systematically consider bio-based materials and natural insulation solutions where the project allows, aiming for lasting comfort rather than energy performance alone. The choice of materials — wood, natural stone, terracotta, lime renders — contributes as much to the aesthetics of the place as to its thermal and acoustic comfort.

Our approach to renovation goes beyond aesthetics: we consider each space as a whole, thinking through the current and future uses of its occupants. An open kitchen must work as well for a daily meal as for entertaining; a dressing room must adapt to changing lifestyles; a bathroom must combine functionality with calm. This bespoke approach is what sets a renovation designed by an interior architect apart from a simple refresh: every decision about layout, material and light responds to a real use and a coherent architectural intention.

Site supervision is a decisive stage in any successful renovation. We coordinate the various trades — masonry, plumbing, electrical work, joinery, painting — to ensure that execution stays true to the plans and atmospheres imagined at the design stage. Surprises are frequent in older buildings: a non-compliant network, a weakened structure, or a hidden defect behind a finish. Our regular presence on site allows us to anticipate these issues and quickly propose suitable solutions, without compromising the overall vision or the initial budget.

Whether the renovation concerns a studio, a large family apartment or an entire house, the goal remains the same: to restore a sense of rightness to a place, reveal its natural light, and create a sensitive, sustainable living space perfectly suited to its occupants' way of life. Between Paris, Bordeaux and Rome, Supra Studio brings its expertise as interior architects and landscape designers to this transformation, from the first consultation visit through to the completion of the site, with the same rigour at every stage of the project.

Extending a building or adding a storey answers the same need: creating new volumes when the existing space is no longer enough, without having to move. A growing family, remote work requiring an independent office, a wish for more light or ceiling height — these situations often lead to rethinking a house's architecture rather than looking for another one. Supra Studio supports these projects from end to end, from the feasibility study through to completion, in the Paris region as well as in the Gironde.

An extension involves extending a building at ground level, in a garden-level annex or as a continuation of an existing façade: enlarging a living room, creating a conservatory, a studio or an independent suite. Adding a storey, by contrast, means adding an extra level to the existing structure — a floor, converted attic space, or a rooftop extension. Both approaches share the same technical challenges: they must work with the existing load-bearing structure, comply with local planning rules — local urban plan, setback rules, permitted building envelope — and integrate coherently into the original architecture without distorting it.

The first step in any extension or additional-storey project is a thorough feasibility study. We analyse the structure of the existing building — foundations, load-bearing walls, roof frame — to determine what can be modified or reinforced, as well as the planning rules applicable to the plot: permitted footprint, maximum height, boundary distances, exterior appearance requirements in certain protected zones. This technical and regulatory phase directly shapes the nature of the project and must be carried out before any detailed design, to avoid costly disappointments later.

Beyond the technical constraints, a successful extension or additional storey is conceived as a coherent evolution of the existing architecture, not a disparate add-on. The choice of materials, proportions and architectural language must engage in dialogue with the original building: sometimes in continuity, using the same materials and roofline; sometimes in deliberate contrast, with contemporary architecture that highlights the difference between old and new. This choice depends on the context, local planning regulations, and the client's sensibility — we guide this reflection case by case, without a one-size-fits-all formula.

An additional-storey project generally involves major structural work: reinforcing foundations, building a new roof frame, sometimes underpinning existing foundations. This work requires close coordination with a structural engineer and specialist contractors, which we manage on behalf of the client. A ground-level extension, structurally lighter, raises more questions of siting, solar orientation and continuity with the existing garden or terrace — questions that concern landscape as much as architecture.

These projects also require anticipating the administrative process: a prior planning declaration for smaller extensions, a full planning permission above certain thresholds, early consultation with planning authorities to secure feasibility. We prepare all the drawings and administrative documents needed for the application, and liaise with the relevant authorities through to approval.

Finally, as with any construction project, site supervision remains decisive: the structure, waterproofing and junctions between existing and new work are constant points of attention on this type of intervention. Our regular presence on site ensures consistency between design and execution, through to the delivery of a new volume perfectly integrated into the existing architecture and its occupants' way of life. Whether the project is in Paris, Bordeaux or their surroundings, our method stays the same: a precise reading of the existing building, a fitting architectural response, and continuous support through to the end of the site works, within the budget and schedule set during the design phase.

Designing, transforming and evolving built spaces: this is the very definition of architecture, in the broad sense, as we practise it at Supra Studio. Beyond renovation or interior design, this dimension encompasses the design of new-build constructions and a global architectural reflection on a building — its volumes, structure, siting, and relationship to the site and to light. It is the foundation on which all our interventions rest, whether they concern interiors, extensions or landscape.

Designing a new house, for instance, requires thinking simultaneously about its siting on the plot, its orientation relative to the sun and prevailing winds, its interior and exterior volumes, the circulation between spaces, and its integration into the surrounding landscape. This work always begins with a careful analysis of the site: topography, existing vegetation, views, planning constraints, soil conditions. It is this reading of context that allows us to propose an architecture that is right for its place, rather than a standardised project that could be built anywhere.

Our architectural approach is distinguished by the cross-disciplinary training of our two founders, one HMONP-qualified and the other trained in interior architecture and landscape design: it allows us to think of a building in its entirety, without compartmentalising the professions. A coherent architectural project does not separate structure, interior and outdoor surroundings; it thinks them together, from the earliest sketches. This holistic vision avoids the compartmentalised decisions that, taken in isolation, often produce disjointed spaces once built.

Architectural design follows a rigorous method: preliminary studies and feasibility, sketches and preliminary plans, choice of materials and construction systems, planning permission application, then execution and site supervision. Each stage relies on constant dialogue with the client, to adjust the project to their real needs, budget and schedule constraints. We also work closely with technical consultants — structural, thermal, services — necessary for the reliability and regulatory compliance of a construction project.

In our practice, architecture also addresses the question of materials and their implementation. The choice of wood, stone, raw earth or natural renders is not purely aesthetic: it determines the building's thermal and acoustic comfort, its durability, and its ability to age well over time. Wherever possible, we favour bio-based materials and local resources, in a spirit of restraint that echoes our convictions in landscape design and interior architecture alike.

Regulatory considerations play an important role in any architectural project: compliance with the local urban plan, setback and height rules, accessibility and safety standards, sometimes the approval of heritage authorities in protected areas. We anticipate these constraints from the feasibility stage, to propose realistic architectural approaches and avoid administrative deadlock during the project — support that particularly reassures clients less familiar with these processes.

Finally, an architectural project does not end with the granting of planning permission: site supervision ensures that the finished building stays true to the design, within schedule and budget. We provide this oversight through to completion, in coordination with the contractors and craftspeople involved on site. Between Paris, Bordeaux and Rome, this holistic architectural approach — design, transform, evolve — remains the guiding thread of every project we undertake, whether a new construction, an extension, or a deep transformation of an existing building, always driven by the same demand for rightness and overall coherence.

Gardens, terraces, patios and continuity between indoors and outdoors: landscape holds a central place in Supra Studio's practice, on a par with interior architecture. This dual expertise — interior architect and landscape designer D.E. — allows us to think of a place to live as a whole, without a break between what happens inside a building and what unfolds outside it. A garden, a terrace or a patio is never treated as mere decoration: it is an integral part of the architectural project.

Designing a garden begins with a careful reading of the site: soil type, exposure, existing vegetation, views to preserve or create, overlooking constraints in an urban setting. In Paris, this exercise is often on a small scale — a patio, a courtyard, a balcony or a roof to be planted — while outside the capital, in Bordeaux or further south, garden projects can extend over much larger areas, with thought given to water management, natural shade and a Mediterranean or Landes-style planting palette depending on the local climate.

Creating a terrace or an urban rooftop involves specific challenges: the load-bearing capacity of the structure, waterproofing, exposure to wind and sun, the choice of surfaces suited to outdoor use — wood, natural stone, terracotta — and a selection of plants able to withstand the sometimes harsh conditions of a city rooftop. Greening a Parisian terrace requires as much technical expertise as landscape sensibility, to ensure the plantings last and the space remains comfortable to use, day and night.

The patio, for its part, offers a particular opportunity: bringing nature into the very heart of a building, within a protected, intimate space. Whether an open-air patio in a Mediterranean house or a planted courtyard in a Parisian building, this type of space creates a breathing room between the interior spaces, an additional source of natural light, and often a strong connection between everyday life and the presence of plants.

Continuity between indoors and outdoors is one of the guiding threads of our landscape practice. It translates concretely into design choices: generous openings towards the garden, flooring materials that match or harmonise between a living space and its terrace, outdoor furniture conceived as an extension of the indoor furniture, plants visible from inside that follow the natural light through the seasons. This continuity transforms how a place is perceived: the boundaries between inside and outside fade, in favour of a unified living space.

In our outdoor designs, we favour natural, durable materials — local stone, untreated wood, terracotta, lime renders — as well as a plant palette suited to the climate and soil of the site, to limit watering and maintenance needs while ensuring good integration into the landscape. This approach echoes our broader reflection on bio-based materials and an architecture attentive to its resources, both inside and outside a building.

Every landscape project follows a method comparable to our interior architecture projects: a consultation visit to understand the site and desired uses, a technical feasibility study, design of plans and choice of materials and plants, then site supervision with landscape contractors and craftspeople. This rigour ensures that the garden, terrace or patio imagined at the design stage matches the delivered space, within the budget and schedule set beforehand. Between Paris, Bordeaux and Rome, we support landscape projects of every scale, from the smallest urban patio to the largest Mediterranean garden, with the same attention to light, materials and use that characterises all our interior architecture projects.

Creating elements designed specifically for the place: that is the whole point of bespoke fittings and furniture, an essential dimension of our practice as interior architects. Where standard furniture imposes its own dimensions and constraints on a space, bespoke fittings start from the space itself — its volumes, constraints and real uses — to design elements that fit into it with precision, down to the millimetre.

This approach comes into its own in older Parisian apartments, often marked by unusual volumes: non-right angles, sloped ceilings, alcoves, varying ceiling heights. Standard furniture adapts poorly to these, leaving wasted space or insufficient storage. Bespoke fittings, by contrast, make the most of every nook: a bookshelf built into an alcove, a dressing room designed to fill an entire sloped wall, a window seat with integrated storage. Each piece of furniture becomes an architectural response to the real configuration of the place.

The bespoke kitchen illustrates this logic well: rather than assembling standardised modules, we design a layout that responds precisely to the household's habits — a worktop height suited to its users, optimised circulation between preparation, cooking and storage zones, materials chosen for their durability and their coherence with the rest of the apartment. An open kitchen onto the living room requires particular care in the choice of finishes, so that the furniture engages in dialogue with the rest of the room rather than standing apart as an isolated technical block.

Dressing rooms and integrated storage answer a similar problem: making the most of an often limited volume to offer maximum storage capacity without compromising circulation or the room's aesthetics. We design these elements with our clients' precise needs in mind — clothing, shoes, household linen — for storage that is both functional and discreet, harmoniously integrated into the room's architecture, whether in a master suite or an entrance hall.

The bathroom, too, often benefits from bespoke fittings: vanity units sized to the exact dimensions of the room, integrated storage, precisely dimensioned shower niches. In small bathrooms, particularly common in older Parisian housing, every centimetre counts — bespoke design makes it possible to make full use of the available space without sacrificing comfort or the intended aesthetic.

Beyond function, the choice of materials and finishes for bespoke furniture plays a full part in a project's identity. Solid wood, natural veneer, brass, stone, ceramic: each material is selected in harmony with the overall atmosphere of the place, continuing the choices made for floors, walls and joinery. This overall coherence between architecture, fittings and furniture sets a project conceived as a whole apart from a simple assembly of separately purchased furniture.

Building a bespoke fitting involves close collaboration with skilled craftspeople — cabinetmakers, joiners, metalworkers — chosen for their expertise and their ability to faithfully translate plans into built elements. We follow every stage of manufacturing, from on-site measurement through to final installation, to guarantee a result true to the initial design.

Bespoke furniture also offers a benefit that is often underestimated: its longevity. Designed for a specific space, with materials chosen for their quality and their ability to age well, it lasts through the years without losing coherence or functionality, unlike standard furniture that becomes obsolete more quickly as needs evolve. It is an investment in the long term, on a par with a well-considered renovation or extension. Between Paris, Bordeaux and Rome, this craftsmanship-driven rigour remains at the heart of our approach to fittings, for spaces that are functional, durable and deeply personal.

Assessing a property's architectural potential before buying it is a still little-known service, yet a particularly valuable one for any buyer wanting to commit to a property project with confidence. Buying an apartment or a house is a major, often irreversible investment: beyond the advertised price, the real question is what this property will actually allow you to do — and at what cost — once acquired. That is precisely the role of the pre-purchase advisory service offered by Supra Studio.

Viewing a property with an architect's eye radically changes how a space is read. Where a prospective buyer sees a partition wall, we identify whether it is load-bearing or not, and therefore whether it can be removed to open up the space. Where they perceive a dark room, we assess whether it is possible to create an additional opening, rethink the flow of natural light, or enlarge an existing window. This technical and architectural reading reveals a potential — or limitations — invisible to the untrained eye, and allows a buying decision to be made with full knowledge of the facts.

Our support is based on a consultation visit carried out ahead of, or alongside, the standard viewings with the estate agent. We analyse the building's structure, the feasibility of envisaged works — extension, additional storey, opening up rooms, creating a master suite, opening up a kitchen — as well as co-ownership, planning or heritage constraints that could limit certain projects. This analysis makes it possible to anticipate what will be achievable once the property is acquired, and to avoid the late discovery of a technical or regulatory constraint that would undermine the project originally envisioned, whether a simple renovation or a more ambitious architectural transformation.

One of the major benefits of this service lies in estimating the overall project budget, well before signing. A property advertised at an attractive price can hide costly structural work, a complete electrical upgrade, or thermal insulation that needs redoing entirely — all factors that, added to the purchase price, significantly change the real cost of the operation. Conversely, a property that seems to need a great deal of work can sometimes be transformed with more targeted, less costly interventions than expected. This upfront assessment gives the buyer concrete arguments, including for negotiating the purchase price based on the work actually required and the anticipated schedule.

This service proves particularly useful in older Parisian buildings, where the diversity of layouts — Haussmann-era blocks, artists' studios, top-floor attic conversions, garden-level flats — makes every property unique when facing a renovation or extension project. It is equally valuable for a house project in Bordeaux or elsewhere, where the question of the plot, its orientation and its potential for extension or landscaping also comes into play in the buying decision.

Beyond the financial aspect, this visit with an architect brings a form of peace of mind to a decision often charged with emotion. It allows buyers to picture themselves concretely in the space: visualise what a room could become once reorganised, understand the real limitations of a property before becoming attached to it, or conversely discover unsuspected potential that fully justifies the purchase. It is a decision-support service, complementary to the work of the estate agent, the notary or the surveyor, focused specifically on the architectural dimension and the property's transformation potential.

Between Paris, Bordeaux and Rome, we offer this service to anyone engaged in a property search, even before signing a purchase agreement, to turn a simple viewing into a genuine potential assessment — and so help secure one of the most important decisions of a lifetime, with the same architectural eye we bring to our renovation, extension and new-build projects.