UPOQ, the benchmark for exceptional renovation in the 16th arrondissement
UPOQ has established itself as the benchmark for exceptional renovation in the 16th arrondissement. Our interior architects excel at the art of redrawing these historic floor plans to meet contemporary expectations. We design magnificent master suites with bespoke fitted dressing rooms and through-marble bathrooms, while preserving the cherished perspective of the enfilade of salons.
Thanks to our in-house teams of master craftsmen — marble setters, plasterers, parquet specialists — every moulding is restored and every technical element is integrated invisibly to enhance this unique architectural heritage. Our craftsmen know how to treat Haussmann-era floors, with their timber joists and plaster infill, to accommodate the load demands of contemporary noble materials, without ever compromising the integrity of the structure.
The structural constraints of Haussmann-era apartments in the 16th
The buildings of Avenue Foch and its surroundings were built mostly under the Second Empire and the Third Republic. Their traditional timber-joist and plaster-infill floors were never designed to bear heavy localized loads such as large slabs of Carrara marble or monumental freestanding bathtubs. Our engineers systematically carry out a structural survey by opening up the floors, then deploy steel reinforcements (IPN beams) anchored into the load-bearing walls, or lightweight screeds, to distribute the load.
The restoration of period ornamentation — stucco cornices, ceiling roses, marble fireplaces, Hungarian-point parquet — is carried out with the same rigour. When a partition wall needs to come down to enlarge a reception space, the mouldings are cut with millimetre precision, and traditional plaster repairs, moulded on site, recreate a perfectly seamless finish, invisible to the naked eye.
Home automation and invisible comfort: the standards of leading international properties
International buyers investing in the 16th arrondissement expect technical performance on par with the world's finest properties: invisible reversible air conditioning, centralized home automation, complete acoustic insulation. UPOQ integrates these systems by concealing them entirely within technical voids and false ceilings, without ever compromising the period architectural lines.
Our ten-year structural warranty covers all of our structural work. Call us on 07 68 53 54 13 or use our quote request form to arrange a free initial technical survey of your apartment in the 16th arrondissement.
A project run to disrupt your daily life as little as possible
A large-scale renovation in the 16th arrondissement requires flawless logistics to maintain good relations with the building management and neighbours. UPOQ installs comprehensive protection in communal areas — protective carpeting, lift cladding — from the very first demolition phase, and ensures rigorous daily site cleaning. Material deliveries are scheduled on a just-in-time basis, using vehicles suited to the arrondissement's parking constraints.
You know your completion date as soon as the contract is signed. Late-delivery penalties are written into our contractual commitments, because our commitment to deadlines matches our technical standards.
Property value uplift: why invest in prestige renovation in the 16th
For comparable locations, the interior condition of a property creates a major gap in sale prices. A fully restructured apartment, decorated with noble materials and fitted with the latest technology, triggers an immediate emotional response from buyers and sells at a premium, often well above local market averages. Investing in a full renovation with UPOQ is a genuine lever for asset value creation, turning the constraints of an older building into an irrefutable selling point.
Frequently asked questions
Does UPOQ only work in the 16th arrondissement?
No. UPOQ operates across all of Paris and the wider Île-de-France region. We are however particularly experienced in the western Paris arrondissements (16th, 8th, 7th), where the concentration of exceptional Haussmann-era properties is highest.
What is the average budget to renovate a 200 sqm apartment in the 16th?
The budget for a prestige renovation varies according to the level of finishes, the condition of the building and the technical installations required. UPOQ provides a detailed, itemized quote after a free initial technical survey. Call us on 07 68 53 54 13 to discuss your project.
How does UPOQ handle the restoration of period ornamentation?
Our master plasterers and joiners restore or faithfully recreate stucco cornices, ceiling roses and woodwork. Every repair is moulded on site using traditional plaster to guarantee a perfectly seamless finish, invisible to the naked eye.