Loft by architect André Stern – 260 sqm of light at the top of a Haussmannian building

In the 8th arrondissement of Marseille, on the top floor of a Haussmann-style building, lies a rare space designed by the renowned architect André Stern, a student of Le Corbusier. A true manifesto of light and freedom, this 260 sqm apartment combines a studio feel with contemporary comfort, in a constant dialogue between transparency, volume, and material.

Upon entering, the perspective opens onto a vast living room bathed in sunlight. Light flows freely beneath a spectacular sky dome, the architectural heart of the space. André Stern designed this space like a boat bridge suspended above Marseille, a flagship over the city, where each line, each reflection, evokes movement and the horizon. The main living room, punctuated by its volumes and high ceilings, offers a panoramic view of the rooftops of the Phocaean city. The combination of pure white and colorful touches creates a lively atmosphere, enlivened by the artwork and furniture of the owner, an enlightened connoisseur of design and precision.

The spirit of André Stern is evident in the purity of the lines, the interplay of transparency, and the fluid flow between spaces. The original structure of the Haussmann-style building is combined with perfectly mastered contemporary touches: smooth concrete, brushed steel, glass, and omnipresent natural light. The contrast between the old structure and the modern layout gives this loft a rare identity, both radical and refined. The apartment has three bedrooms, including a generous and intimate master suite. Each space benefits from a unique atmosphere: a reading corner under a glass roof, a graphic dining room, a living room opening onto the city. The modular volumes allow for all transformations: artist’s studio, private gallery, reception area, or urban refuge. The kitchen is a continuation of the living room, designed for aesthetes as much as for gourmets. Its functional layout and refined design make it a natural extension of the living space. The chosen materials, noble and timeless, reflect a demand for quality and consistency. This loft is aimed at architecture lovers, collectors of unique spaces, and those looking for an exceptional property where every square meter reflects an intention. More than an apartment, it is an inhabited work, emblematic of 20th-century Marseille architecture.

ENERGY CLASS: D – CLIMATE CLASS: D Estimated average annual energy expenditure for standard use, based on 2023 energy prices: between 3,760 and 5,160 euros.