Transformation de l’hôtel particulier Arturo Lopez

In the heart of the city of Neuilly‑sur‑Seine, the Arturo Lopez Hôtel Particulier — built in 1899 by architect Paul Rodocanachi in the Louis XVI style and acquired by the city in the 1970s — is being given new life. The heritage building renovation reimagines it as a cultural and heritage venue for residents. The project restructures the building to accommodate a range of programs and services aligned with contemporary uses and needs.

To reflect the city’s values and ambitions, the project reconciles heritage restoration with contemporary adaptation. Original decorative elements are preserved, ceiling heights enhanced, and all principal rooms reinstated for event use. The “shell” reception hall and media library each benefit from independent access, while the upper‑floor salons connect directly to the hall opening onto the main and rear courtyards. This generous new reception sequence of the heritage building renovation restores the Arturo Lopez Hôtel Particulier’s dignity. From the first floor drift the sounds of the music school, while calm and conviviality define the coworking spaces above.

The heritage building renovation ensures the independence of the building’s varied functions, introducing multiple public and private access points without constraining future uses. A new sculptural staircase — the project’s central spine — redefines vertical circulation while introducing daylight throughout the interior. Its open, helical form organizes the spatial layout and channels sunlight from the roof glazing down to the entrance hall. An accompanying lift meets the technical and accessibility needs of the event spaces. A landmark of 20th‑century social life, the historic building of the Arturo Lopez Hôtel Particulier is reborn as a vibrant sociocultural center for the residents of Neuilly‑sur‑Seine.