8|APUNTES Generator Paris: bold attitude and a unique spirit Generator Paris is the newest location in Generator’s quickly expanding chain of distinctive and eclectic urban design hostels. Constructed in 1985 as an eight-storey office block, the property was gutted and transformed by Parisian project architect, Studios d’Architecture Ory & Associés, with iLnteriors by Toronto-based DesignAgency, under the creative direction of Anwar Mekhayech. ocated in the 10th Saint-Martin and Buttes-Chaumont guests in a range of shared rooms, Arrondissement – the Park, and a 15–minute walk from the twin rooms and penthouse rooms trendiest Parisian Gare du Nord train station. with private terraces—all with neighbourhood known for The property follows Generator’s private en-suite bathrooms—this is its hip galleries, shops, universal concept of affordable and the largest Generator property to cafés and bars, Generator stands design-driven accommodations in date. opposite the prestigious French Communist Headquarters by Oscar Niemeyer, just steps from Canal prime locations, with an emphasis on a wide range of vibrant social spaces. Accommodating up to 916 The interior design was inspired by the cinematic experience of strolling Paris’ streets and discovering