Located within a Haussmann-style building on Rue La Boétie, the 145-square-metre apartment is part of the HIGHSTAY Maisons collection and has been conceived as a residential retreat in the heart of the French capital. The property combines residential-style accommodation with hospitality services, including a lobby, waiting lounge, secure luggage storage and the continuous presence of a dedicated House Manager.
The opening also marks a milestone for HIGHSTAY, as the entire project was
conceived and executed internally for the first time. The apartment was
designed under the direction of Martin Arbalestrier,
Interior Architect at HIGHSTAY, with the company overseeing both the
architectural concept and the creation of custom-made furniture.
The project integrates interior architecture, bespoke furnishings and
material selection into a unified design concept. Custom woodwork, furniture
pieces and circulation spaces were developed specifically for the residence,
reflecting the company’s residential hospitality approach.
According to Arbalestrier, the apartment was designed to provide a warm and
calming environment within the busy Champs-Élysées district. “Our initial vision for this new HIGHSTAY Maisons – Boétie
apartment was to create a very warm refuge in the heart of the lively
Champs-Élysées district.”
He added: “We wanted to imagine a place with a soft and
soothing atmosphere, like a true cocoon contrasting with the neighborhood’s
energy. The idea was to offer an intimate and enveloping atmosphere where
guests immediately feel protected and relaxed as soon as they enter the apartment.”
Traditional Haussmann architectural elements, including Versailles parquet
flooring, moldings, fireplaces and generous room proportions, were retained and
combined with contemporary materials and textures.
A significant design feature emerged during the renovation process when a molding detail was discovered behind a suspended ceiling. The motif was subsequently incorporated into several custom-made furniture and woodwork elements throughout the apartment.
“The apartment was then imagined as a place for gathering and
sharing, with a large living area designed to be both elegant and extremely
comfortable.”
Arbalestrier further explained: “These moldings featured an
inward corner detail that we then used as a guiding thread within the custom
fittings as well as in certain furniture elements specially designed for this
apartment.”
The interior design is based on a palette of beige and brown tones, combining smoked wood, stone, lacquered surfaces and textiles. Particular attention was given to material contrasts, including matte and glossy finishes, textured woods and natural stone surfaces.
“The interplay of materials is undoubtedly the strong point of this
apartment.” He added: “The subtlety of the project
lies in the contrasts between the different materials used: matte and glossy
finishes, textured woods and stones, but also thick and warm textiles that
fully contribute to the apartment’s sensory comfort.”
The bathrooms feature combinations of marble, travertine, onyx and other
natural stones, reflecting the project’s emphasis on residential comfort and
material craftsmanship.
Concluding the design philosophy behind the project, Arbalestrier said: “We do not conceive our projects as simple rental apartments, but as genuine private residences in which one can immediately feel at home.”
“The apartment was imagined as a true living space, dedicated to
exchange and conviviality.”
With the launch of the Boétie Apartment, HIGHSTAY expands its portfolio of
residential hospitality offerings in Paris, focusing on extended stays and
apartment-style accommodation supported by hospitality services.
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