In the Marais, where centuries of architecture meet a new generation of collectors, AFTERBACH introduces Turenne, the Paris apartment of gallery owner Thibaut Van Den Bergh of Kolkhoze.
INTERIOR DESIGN
Conceived by Francesco Balzano, founder of the studio, the 120-square-meter residence reads as an intimate extension of its owner’s curatorial eye. The project unfolds as a lived-in gallery, shaped by discipline, trust, and a shared language of design.
The apartment occupies the third floor of a historic building, its L-shaped plan offering both openness and retreat. A carved wooden entrance sets the tone, guiding visitors toward two generous street-facing rooms: a dining area with an open kitchen and a living room of equal proportion. These reception spaces carry the social rhythm of the home, designed for conversation, display, and quiet observation. Toward the courtyard, two bedrooms each include a private bathroom, while the master suite hides behind a discreet door, revealing a private sitting room and a bathroom carved entirely in solid marble. The effect feels intimate and composed, with storage concealed behind flush panels to maintain visual clarity.
Material choices anchor the atmosphere. Lightly stained solid oak runs underfoot and along custom elements, paired with large surfaces of softened beige stone. Ivory carpeting introduces softness, while walls in gray-green, warm gray, and ivory echo the muted elegance of the Marais. In the kitchen, Breccia Aurora marble delivers depth and character. The bathrooms, clad in green Alpine marble, add a saturated counterpoint that feels grounded and tactile.
Furniture pieces enter the space with presence. In the entrance hall, a bronze console by Johan Viladrich stands in quiet dialogue with a lamp by Robinson Ferreux. The living room centers around a marble fireplace, accompanied by stools designed by Balzano, seating by Frédéric Pellenq, and Thomas Lemut’s Lézard lamps, which punctuate the interior with sculptural light. Van Den Bergh approaches these objects as he would artworks, allowing each to assert individuality within a composed whole.
Turenne embodies a lifestyle shaped by design awareness. It balances function with aesthetic intention, offering a setting where collecting becomes part of daily life. The project captures a Parisian address that feels personal, cultivated, and quietly confident.
See more of the project on ARCHISCENE.
