Where earth and steel meet, Casa Franca is a dynamic space for reflection, creation, and collaboration. Designed with a deep respect for the environment and a boundless creative spirit, this six-story residence becomes a powerful canvas for Paravel’s winter editorial.
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18th Arrondissement, Paris
Nestled in Paris’ 18th arrondissement, Casa Franca stands at the crossroads of art and architecture, as an immersive and habitable work of art.
“An artist’s house, residence, studio, office; it’s a place that I wanted to be limitless, and timeless, where children and adults alike could embark on an immersive journey into a world waiting to be explored.”
A story of meetings and friendships
A hybrid dwelling, Casa Franca is a place for artistic experimentation, encounters, exhibitions, and a residence that rises to the current environmental challenges.
Designed as a manifesto of art and nature, Sarah Valente partnered with architects Emanuelle and Philibert Déchelette to bring the six-story residence to life with raw, bio-sourced materials at the center of a constructive and creative process.
“Two antinomic materials were brought together: Earth, that is thick, granular, layered, porous and ancestral; and metal, that is smooth, slender, luminous, and a product of industrialization.”
The first adobe house in Paris
A first of its kind in Paris, the facade is created entirely by 50 centimeters of earth. An earthen element in striking contrast with its urban surroundings, the traditional, low-tech technique minimizes the use of materials with virtually no carbon footprint
An ecosystem of artists and designers
An ever-evolving, space to reflect, create, and collaborate, Casa Franca serves as a living canvas for artists and a hub for the Greenline Foundation.
‘Cultivating the power of art to promote and preserve the value of forests’ - the foundation champions rediscovery of the beauty and critical role of nature through preservation, awareness, and mobilization in protecting forests.
Paravel at Casa Franca
With an invitation to explore, Casa Franca offered an immersive setting for Paravel’s winter editorial - a celebration of curiosity and craft, with a deep respect for the environment and a boundless creative spirit.
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