Tucked away in a hidden spot in the Bastille district of Paris is a remarkable house built for Japanese fashion designer Kenzo Takada more than thirty years ago. Set in the courtyard of an 18th-century apartment building, the four-level, 1280 sqm cedar-clad residence—replete with its own inner courtyard and planted terraces—took about seven years to complete. (All the materials were imported from Japan.) It has been meticulously revamped by renowned architect Kengo Kuma.
In this remarkable property laid out around gardens, patios and terraces, with an artificial brook flowing across the garden, it seems inconceivable that the bustling activity of the French capital is just a stone’s throw away. Spacious, bright and remarkably appointed throughout, the property comprises two distinct areas offering convivial living and reception areas as well as spacious yet intimate private areas. It includes an entrance vestibule, two separate living/reception rooms, two dining rooms, two kitchens, a music room, a study, four main suites and three self-contained studio apartments. With a fitness room, a lift and two parking spaces. In pristine condition.