The Mansard

The aged mansard has almost been forgotten and abundant. With interesting internal geometry and the grand focal point of a centrally placed window, the quirky design opportunities were endless. The idea was to play with the complex geometry of the mansard’s walls, angles and most importantly the sharp ceiling drop. An optical illusion effect of black and white stripes has been adapted to even out sharp angles of the walls, giving the mansard an airy feel. The mansards balance is maintained by parallel white walls, which offset the optical illusion effect. Oak furnishings and flooring bring the final soft touch to the cool interior of the mansard, adding just enough warmth to make it feel homely again.