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A look at the craft.

Craftsmanship, materials and the behind-the-scenes of our sites — the journal of a craftsman who has chosen to work only on the beautiful.

FeaturedOn site · September 2026Renovation handover: prepare a useful inspectionPlans, tests, recorded defects and documents: prepare renovation handover with clear reference points.
Materials · September 2026A bespoke staircase in renovation: connect floors preciselyOpening, finished height, movement and guards: plan a bespoke staircase before deciding on wood and metal. Craftsmanship · September 2026Renovating a terrace: check waterproofing before the finishSubstrate, falls, drainage and thresholds: what to examine before renovating a terrace on the French Riviera. Materials · September 2026A bespoke kitchen in renovation: design use and junctions togetherCirculation, appliances, services and materials: plan a bespoke kitchen that fits the residence and daily use. Materials · September 2026Bathroom renovation: planning a durable level-access showerDrainage, waterproofing, ventilation and maintenance: design a level-access shower before choosing stone and fittings. Craftsmanship · September 2026Summer comfort on the French Riviera: renovating a villa for warmer daysSolar protection, air and thermal mass: include summer comfort in a French Riviera villa renovation. Craftsmanship · September 2026Apartment sound insulation: treat the paths taken by noiseVoices, footsteps and equipment: understand how noise travels before choosing sound insulation for an apartment. On site · September 2026Renovating an apartment in Nice: preparing work in a condominiumPlans, shared services, approvals and protection: prepare an apartment renovation in Nice from the outset. Craftsmanship · September 2026Converting a villa basement: establish its use before choosing finishesHeight, light, water and ventilation: what to examine before converting a basement without concealing its defects. Craftsmanship · September 2026Villa extensions on the French Riviera: planning a coherent additionUse, light, structure and junctions: the decisions to make before designing a villa extension on the French Riviera.

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