Michel Pinet, architect-decorator

Michel Pinet

DPLG Architect · Decorator

A graduate in architecture (DPLG), Michel Pinet began his career as an architect-decorator in several well-regarded Parisian practices, working on iconic sites such as the Palace of Versailles.

His extensive experience in surveying period interiors and restoring listed buildings has given him an in-depth knowledge of classical architecture and the French decorative arts, establishing him today as a reference in the field of authentic period decoration and the restoration of historic residences.

For over twenty years, he has guided a discerning clientele, in search of authenticity, in enhancing their properties.

François-Léopold Pinet, engineer and architect

François-Léopold Pinet

Civil Engineer (Ponts et Chaussées) · Architect

A civil engineer (Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées), François-Léopold Pinet participated in research into the structural stability of the vaulting of Notre-Dame de Paris, as part of the cathedral's reconstruction.

Also a qualified architect, and following several positions in Parisian practices, he joined the Michel Pinet practice with a multidisciplinary approach to projects, combining architecture, structural engineering, briefing and urban studies.

Authenticity and refinement,
from foundations to passementerie

We advocate a holistic approach to projects, combining architectural and ornamental design, attentive both to the technical requirements of structural work and to the detailing of the smallest decorative elements. In keeping with this same high standard, we guide our clients at every stage of their project, from the initial briefing through to the selection of furnishings. This approach guarantees the aesthetic coherence and technical quality of our work.

Structure & Structural Work

Foundations and Structural Work

  • Structural work — Michel Pinet
  • Structure and foundations
  • Structural drawings
  • Structural work on site
  • Structural works
  • Foundation detail

Decoration & Ornament

Passementerie and Decoration

  • Passementerie — Michel Pinet
  • Decorative details
  • Interior decoration
  • Passementerie and fabrics
  • Ornaments and finishes
  • Decoration and passementerie