Chez Marc il y a des objets et des meubles partout. Il vit dans une relative obscurité. Par conséquent, il y a un nombre incroyable de lampes, de toutes tailles et formes. Marc aime les piles. Il y a des piles de livres, de magazines, de courrier, des piles d’objets, des piles de vêtements. En me baladant dans son vaste loft de 250m2 je passe d’une découverte à l’autre, sentiment de grande satisfaction pour la chineuse que je suis, sa chatte Betty m’accompagne dans mes explorations. Le loft est séparé en plusieurs sphères ; cuisine et living, chambre à coucher, bureau, zone de projection films, bibliothèque et atelier, sur le toit se trouve une belle terrasse commune aux habitants de l’immeuble, une ancienne fabrique de bonbons.

Marc

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At Marc’s there are objects and pieces of furniture everyhwere. He lives in relative darkness. Therefore, there is an incredible number of lamps of all shapes and sizes. Marc loves piles. Book piles, magazine piles, mail piles, item piles, clothes piles. Walking around in his vast 250m2 loft, I go from one discovery to another with great satisfaction, a sense of browsing at a flea-market. His cat Betty keeps me company during my explorations. The loft is divided in several spheres ; kitchen and living room, bedroom, film viewing area, library and workshop, on the roof there’s a large terrace shared between all people living in the building, formerly a sweet factory.

Marc

How do you choose a piece of furniture ?

I first look at material and shape. I like simple and functional shapes. All the furniture I acquire has a background, a history. It gives me great satisfaction to divert the primary function of a piece of furniture.

Do you ever open the shades ?

Never, I live in twilight and artificial lighting by choice, it allows me to create atmospheres.

3 words which best describe your cat Betty ?

Sociable, stubborn, inquisitive.

What are you reading ?

Anne Ernaux “Les Années”

Which area do you prefer in your home ?

My kitchen table, it’s the headquarters for Betty and I.

An object you’re particularly attached to ?

The large Buddha in the workshop, it’s been with me for so long.

Why do you wear a woollen hat indoors ?

Because I like it and hats do not suit me. It’s cool in my loft and the woollen hat gives me some comfort.

Where do you bargain-hunt ?

Sales depot, secondhand trade markets, garage sales, flea markets. Everywhere !