The custom-made table is crafted from Rosso Levanto marble.
The dining nook features the Liaigre Nagato side table.
Nestled within the heart of Lille, France — in a neighbourhood renowned for its architectural villas — Lambersart by RMGB is Guillaume Gibert and Baptiste Rischmann’s reimagining of a 1940s residence. The seamless blend of classic and contemporary nuances creates a timeless space for modern-day life to unfold.
Retaining the original 1940s plan while enabling a greater sense of connection between spaces, the RMGB founders worked to return a sense of polished grandeur to Lambersart villa while simultaneously exercising restraint for a timeless outcome. With restored, modern parquet floors, carpets that reference the home’s origins, a striking stained-glass window, and a curated collection of vintage furnishings, the residence references the past tastefully while effortlessly catering to modern living for generations to come.
Catering to the needs of their client and homeowner, a fashionista who lives with her two teenage children, the RMGB founders approached the brief with a vision to design a house that was modern and easy to use, where the pieces could evolve constantly.
“For the agency, this project was an opportunity to adopt a gentler approach than the projects usually carried out, where we are asked to redo everything,” Guillaume muses. “This allowed us to show that we could adapt to places full of history while creating a certain modernity,” he adds.
Drawn to the staircase balustrade, stained glass and exceptional works restored by art craftsmen, guests are welcomed into the home via the entryway that sets the tone for the broader residence. On the ground floor, the dining room features an RMGB custom Rosso Levanto marble table and can be transformed into an office at the owners’ convenience. The kitchen, where all original elements have been preserved, includes a small dining area and a pale pink fabric sofa to match the Katinka Lampe painting nearby.
“The front door, the stained glass window and the handrail are three highly decorative and perfectly functional elements,” Baptiste says. “Local artisans made them, and their manufacturing quality is impeccable — we simply restored them to give them all the shine they had when they first appeared,” he adds.
RMGB sourced vintage furniture from the 1960s to the 1980s, with rare pieces like this pair of Bernard Govin armchairs featured in the small lounge.
In the main living room, an original sofa – reminiscent of Robert Mallet-Stevens’s work – has been restored and integrated into the alcove. Rodolfo Bonetto also used natural linen on the Boomerang lounge chairs, their rounded and relaxed lines echoing the soft aesthetic surrounding them.
Upstairs, each of the four bedrooms contains a personal bathroom; the main bedroom features a bow window and a private sitting area as well. Following detailed research, the original sink, kept hidden away in the cellar for several decades, was faithfully restored.
RMGB sourced and incorporated pre-owned vintage pieces from the 1960s and 1980s, including a rare pair of Bernard Govin armchairs in the small lounge. The design team found harmony between what was new and old and what could be brought into the space to further reflect this delicate balance of time and place.
The DCW Editions Mantis Tripod Base floor lamp in the bedroom.
In the entryway, the staircase balustrade was restored by art craftsmen to welcome guests into the home and set the tone for the broader residence.
A Ligne Roset Togo settee in the bedroom.
The original sink was faithfully restored by the design team. The earthenware has been custom-designed to reproduce the subtle eggshell hue and characteristic crackle of the existing tiles, paralleled by the textural Verpan Fun 10DM brass pendant light.
