Bétyle Studio Renovates Historic Marseille Farm Building with Glass Block Partitions
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Alyn Griffiths
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Summary
Bétyle Studio transformed a historic agricultural building in Marseille, France, into a compact home and workspace. The renovation preserved the building's original character while creating a functional interior with glass block partitions that allow natural light to filter through spaces. The design serves dual purposes as both a daily workspace and private retreat for hosting friends, maintaining the building's historical essence while adapting it for modern living.
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· 2 pulledLocal practice Bétyle Studio has transformed a former agricultural building in Marseille, France, into a compact home featuring rooms separated by glass blocks that allow light to filter through.
The client asked designers Carla Romano and Nicolas Cazenave de la Roche to create an interior that could function both as her daily workspace and a private retreat for hosting friends.
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