Restoration of the Elysée Palace Smoking Room (lemonde.fr)

• Restoration of Pierre Paulin's 1970s masterpiece
• Commissioned originally by President Georges Pompidou
• Public exhibition scheduled for architectural preservation

"The Élysée Palace’s smoking room, a signature piece of 1970s design created by Pierre Paulin for President Georges Pompidou in 1969, has been meticulously restored. The project revives a high-water mark of French interior design, showcasing the integration of modern aesthetics into state heritage architecture. The space is scheduled for an upcoming public exhibition, highlighting France's commitment to maintaining its historical design legacy."