Kenzo House: A Parisian urban corner hits the market

The House of Kenzo is one of the best-kept secrets of Paris. The home of the legendary designer Kenzo Takada is located in the 11th arrondissement of the French capital and was created by Takada himself in 1988, then completely redesigned by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma in 2017, transforming the property into what it is today: an architectural Zen oasis in the bustling metropolis of Paris. Now, after Takada's passing in 2020, the house has been put on the market through real estate specialists at Christie's.

Entering Kenzo's house in Paris

"Maison Kenzo is unrivaled in Paris," said Marie-Hélène Landgreen of Belles Demeures de France, the international division of Daniel Feau Conseil Immobilier, the exclusive partner of Christie's International Real Estate in Paris. "Built 35 years ago by Kenzo Takada and masterfully updated for the 21st century by architect Kego Kuma, it is a world apart."

Kenzo's work combined Eastern and Western influences, as well as a passion for color, light, and nature.

With four bedrooms, six bathrooms, and a Japanese room overlooking a green, tranquil garden, Kenzo's house is spacious, yet its carefully curated, human-scale design ensures it remains cozy, textured, and warm. It also includes two reception rooms, two dining rooms, two kitchens, a music room, an office, a gym, an elevator, and a wine cellar, as well as three self-contained studio apartments for staff.

The Kenzo house is offered for sale upon request.