Introducing Boris Bouilly of Zecler
people • makers
Zecler is the artistic name of Boris Bouilly, an award-winning french architect and designer based in Paris. Established in 2020, Zecler has grown from small signature projects into a notable architecture studio. Boris, with his extensive experience in architecture and design, has led the studio to numerous accolades for its vision and unexpected designs. His talented partners share his vision of creating spaces that are not just aesthetically pleasing but narratives of the clients’ directives. Emphasizing a collaborative approach, the studio built a portfolio that spans luxurious residences to cutting-edge commercial spaces. Each project is a testament to his commitment to high standards.
WEBSITE: zeclEr.com INSTAGRAM: @zecler_
Words: designeers
july 2024
designeers
How would you describe your style?
zecler
I like diversity. I work with instinct by exploring all artistic fields. From architectural design to furniture drawings, my influences and my daydreams nourish my intentions. I get currently inspired by geometrical compositions, monochrome tons, natural matters, space-age and metaphysical references. My motto: be precise, natural and humble.
designeers
The most important thing you’ve designed to date?
zecler
Ranelagh, a private mansion in the heart of Paris. Symmetrical layout, old parquet floors, woodwork, moldings… the history of the place was obviously my main inspiration for this project. Reviving a past memory, tinged with modernism.
designeers
What are the most important things one should think about when designing their space?
zecler
Without questioning, there is no creation. I spend a lot of time building, deconstructing and then reconstructing each drawing of a project. I am constantly looking for a balance between function, rightness and unexcepted.
designeers
What is the biggest design trend you are embracing right now?
zecler
Smooth and soft shapes. Raw and natural tones.
“The cosmos, its myths and its aesthetics have always fascinated me. My latest projects get inspired by these lunar and enigmatic decors.”
zecler
designeers
Favourite design destination in the world ?
zecler
Any night under the stars and being awakened by the first rays of the sun. The cosmos, its myths and its aesthetics have always fascinated me. My latest projects get inspired by these lunar and enigmatic decors.
designeers
What’s on your coffee table?
zecler
A book on Jean Prouvé. Sometimes, my friends' feet.
designeers
Go to colour?
zecler
Rather sober and natural tones: greige, beige, earths, white, muted colors...
designeers
Secret address?
zecler
I never reveal my secret.(laughs)
That said, I would love to stay at L'Amangiri in the Utah desert.
designeers
Design hero?
zecler
Probably a super hero with the vision of Jacques Tati, the modernism of Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe, the finesse of Vincenzo De Cotiis and the plastic of Valentine Schlegel.
