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Paris’ Elysée Montmartre Hotel Highlights the Warmth of Eucalyptus

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Situated beside the storied Elysée Montmartre concert hall in Paris, France, a once-abandoned building is stepping into a new era of design and sustainability. The recently opened Elysée Montmartre Hotel is the brainchild of design studio Policronica, which has meticulously transformed the space into the 16-room hotel integrating architecture, craftsmanship, and environmental responsibility.

The spacious modern living area boasts a policronica vibe with wooden furniture, large windows, and a sleek wooden ceiling. Its minimalist design is accentuated by white walls, elegant tables, chairs, and a tasteful rug.

Unlike conventional hospitality projects, where interior design often relies on multiple external suppliers, Policronica took a different path, assuming full creative and manufacturing control over every aspect of the hotel’s interiors. The studio designed and produced all elements in-house – from furniture and lighting to the smallest architectural details like handles. This singular approach has resulted in an environment where each component speaks the same design language, offering guests an experience of seamless cohesion and understated warmth.

A modern, minimalistic room features wooden furniture and arched windows that highlight its Policronica style. The high ceiling with exposed beams adds character, while shelves display decorative items, perfectly complementing the light, neutral decor.

A minimalist room features wooden furniture, including a chair, table, shelves, and a cabinet. Decorative items such as vases and bowls are displayed. A large window allows natural light to pour in, enhancing the serene Policronica aesthetic.

At the core of this project lies an innovative use of eucalyptus wood, a material often overlooked in high-end design due to its classification as an invasive species. Sourced from small-scale forest owners in Portugal, this wood, commonly relegated to paper production, has been repurposed to demonstrate its potential for refined applications. By purchasing the trees at a premium compared to traditional paper industry rates, Policronica not only elevates the material’s status but also promotes responsible and diversified forestry practices.

The minimalist kitchen features Policronica wooden shelves, a table, and chairs. Shelves display vases, glasses, and a framed picture. A vase filled with vibrant flowers sits on the countertop, while stylish pendant lights hang above.

A minimalist kitchen features wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and open shelving. A vase with flowers sits on the counter, alongside a unique Policronica piece. Gold faucet and wall decor add subtle accents to this elegant space.

The minimalist room features a Policronica aesthetic with wooden furniture, white walls, and a high ceiling. A small table, chairs, couch, and decorative plants enhance the serene space where neutral tones dominate.

A minimalist cafe interior featuring wooden tables and chairs, a brown cushioned bench, and a table lamp is beautifully complemented by Policronica framed artwork on the beige wall.

The minimalist cafe interior features Policronica-inspired light wood furniture, a brown sofa, small round tables, and a flower arrangement in a vase on a shelf.

The interior captures a minimalist wooden design theme with geometric shapes, a chair, and artwork. A small lamp casts a warm glow, while the curtain partially obscures the background in this policronica-inspired space.

Policronica’s Lisbon-based workshop operates as an incubator for end-to-end production, eliminating the fragmentation typically seen in construction and furniture manufacturing. Designers, architects, carpenters, and industrial specialists collaborate under one roof, streamlining processes that would traditionally be divided across multiple suppliers. This integrated workflow reduces inefficiencies and fosters innovation in sustainable manufacturing.

A minimalist living room featuring Policronica wooden furniture, a white sofa with two tan cushions, a unique chair, lamp, and framed art. Exposed brick and beams add rustic charm to the space.

In a minimalist living room, the wooden ceiling and beige walls frame a Policronica-inspired low wooden sofa. Two round chairs and a large coffee table complement modern wall lights, while a textured rug adds subtle depth to the space.

The minimalist living room features a wooden coffee table, cream sofa, and mustard pillows. Wall art and a textured rug enhance the space. Neutral tones and natural light highlight the modern décor, creating a policronica ambiance that's both elegant and timeless.

The minimalist living room features wooden furniture, a beige sofa, and abstract artwork. A textured rug complements the exposed brick wall, creating a striking contrast with the modern decor. The Policronica touch infuses harmony into this refined space.

One of the most groundbreaking advancements introduced in this project is Policronica’s development of solar vacuum wood dryers. These innovative drying chambers significantly accelerate the natural curing process of eucalyptus wood, reducing the timeframe from 18 months to just six days while ensuring stability and durability. Additionally, by maximizing the use of each tree trunk and eliminating unnecessary transportation between processing facilities, the project maintains an exceptionally low carbon footprint.

A minimalist room with a wooden table, textured wall, and arched window overlooking greenery. A Policronica bench is placed against the wall beneath a modern vertical light fixture, creating a sophisticated yet serene atmosphere.

A Policronica wooden door with a brass handle stands elegantly next to a sheer curtain.

Minimalist living room with a wooden staircase, large windows, and neutral tones. It features a cozy armchair, a round table with decor, and Policronica framed artwork that adds an artistic touch.

Throughout the hotel rooms, Policronica tapped raw materials, such as wood, plant fibers, brass, and neutral fabrics, to form a monochromatic, organic interior that is anything but bland. Each room evokes the feeling of being at home, if one lived in a stylish Parisian apartment, with warmth and coziness right in the middle of an urban environment.

This minimalist room features wooden decor and a Policronica touch. A round side table holds a silver tea set, paired with a cream chair and mustard cushion. Framed artwork adorns the wall, while beige curtains softly filter the light through the window.

A modern living room featuring wooden furniture and two large windows with beige curtains exudes a policronica charm. A circular table, decorative lamps, and a fruit bowl add to the ambiance. On the left, stairs with wooden slats elegantly complete this stylish space.

A minimalist living room with wooden furniture, a round table, a geometric chair, a tall lamp, and framed art exudes effortless elegance. Two large windows with beige curtains reveal an outdoor view of trees, creating a serene policronica scene.

The minimalist bedroom features a double bed with white bedding and brown pillows, complemented by two wooden lamps on side tables. A wooden chair sits in front, while Policronica reflects in the framed artwork above the bed.

A cozy bedroom features a white armchair, small wooden table, and stool near two windows. Light curtains frame the windows; a framed Policronica painting rests on a cabinet beside the bed.

The minimalist bedroom features a white bedspread with two beige and orange pillows, accentuated by the Policronica aesthetic. Wall-mounted lamps illuminate symmetrical wooden nightstands, while a brown accent wall hosts a framed piece of art above the bed.

The street view showcases a building facade with Policronica's signature wooden-framed arched windows. Inside, the decor is minimal, featuring artwork on the wall and a plant. The exterior pavement stretches invitingly in the foreground.

For more information on the Elysée Montmartre Hotel, visit emhotel.fr, and for more on Policronica, head to policronica.com.

Photography courtesy of Policronica.

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.

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