Le Condé House / Limdim House Studio

Taking inspiration from Patrick Modiano's novel "In the Café of Lost Youth" (Dans le café de la jeunesse perdue), we endeavor to craft a structure that acts as a repository for the proprietor's bygone years—a repository for a youth that once wandered aimlessly. Nestled within a block of townhouses, erected some two decades ago, the apartment now wears the marks of time, presenting a formidable challenge to the design team, who must tread lightly due to the potential repercussions on the adjoining units.