It demands more than demolition and drywall. It requires a forensic understanding of historic fabric, a mastery of invisible modern systems, and a single point of contact who speaks both the language of heritage boards and contemporary living.
8th Arrondissement Renovation, 2023. Preserving the street-facing heritage, liberating the interior volume.
We restore Parisian property to its full potential, balancing historic integrity with the demands of 21st-century comfort.
Every project is governed by strict local preservation codes, dense urban logistics, and the unique material narrative of the site itself.
A seamless, transparent build process culminating in a space that feels authentically yours and indelibly Parisian.
A record of how we approach projects, bounded by the realities of Parisian construction.
Original plaster and moldings are treated as artifacts, not debris. This dictates our sourcing—lime-based plasters, custom-milled timber profiles—and our timeline, as each element requires a separate approval from the Commission du Vieux Paris.
French lime plaster, hand-tooled. Source: Atelier de Restauration, Normandy.
Installing a full-home air-to-water heat pump and intelligent HVAC system in a load-bearing masonry structure requires surgical precision. We route systems through legacy voids and service shafts, preserving ceiling heights and ornamental detail where modern builders often resort to soffits.
Constraint Note: Noise ordinances in Paris restrict work to 8:00-17:00 on weekdays. Our project schedule integrates these hours directly, using pre-fabricated components to maximize on-site efficiency within the allotted window.
A dedicated Project Director serves as your sole liaison. This eliminates the communication drift between architect, structural engineer, interior designer, and the 12+ trades we coordinate. They provide daily, time-stamped photo logs and weekly concise reports—not endless email chains.
A tactile lexicon of the projects we undertake. Each item is a definitive sample from recent work, detailing its origin and application.
Tivoli, Italy. Used for kitchen perimeter countertops.
Jura, France. Flooring in primary bedroom suite.
Carrara, Italy. Custom bathroom vanity top.
Custom millwork, Paris. Structural frame for internal glass partition.
Normandy, France. Original wall restoration finish.
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The Challenge: A 19th-century printworks in the 6th arrondissement, structurally sound but without natural light to the core. The client's brief was for a "daylight-filled residence" without altering the protected street façade.
The Solution: A surgical insertion of a central glass atrium cutting through two floors of the roof structure. Engineered with a steel frame that distributes load to the perimeter walls, preserving the original brickwork entirely.
"Ironexa didn't just renovate a building; they solved a puzzle we thought was impossible. The space feels like it was always meant to be this way."— Private Client, Saint-Germain-des-Prés
A logistical framework for clients managing a Parisian project from abroad.
Daily, time-stamped photo logs and weekly video walkthroughs via a password-protected portal. No social media chatter, just documented progress.
Invoicing available in USD, EUR, or GBP with transparent currency conversion. All major cards and wire transfers accepted. Itemized statements align with initial, fixed-price agreements.
All client-facing communication is in English. Legal documentation (permits, contracts, waivers) is provided in both French and English. Your designated Project Director is your primary English-language advocate.
We manage the full chain: temporary art storage with climate control, furniture importation (handling customs declarations), and coordination of temporary housing for your visit. We ensure your home's story is documented for future caretakers.
Our process begins with a detailed site assessment and a conversation about your goals. No obligation, no vague proposals.
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