“The exterior is classified as an historical monument, along with the railing in the entrance. The apartment has changed hands many times. When I found it, it had been converted into offices.”
“I wanted to create the ambiance of a garden. In the 17th century this probably would have been a reception hall for important people, but I even put in a sink for cutting and arranging flowers. I think it's where the nuns used to keep their toiletries.”