Restons chez nous
During an unprecedented historical event in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic led to a global lockdown, confining most people to their homes for at least two months. The French government, in an effort to encourage people to combat the virus, proposed the slogan 'Restons chez vous', which translates to 'Please stay at home' in English.
Responsibilities
Conception, Ideation, Illustration
shipped outputs
Thirteen window illustrations, one full-floor scene
TIMELINE
1-month concept and illustration
Summary
The balconies of Paris story
Hence, numerous stories unfolded on the balconies of Paris, spaces of engagement and diversity, which bore witness to a variety of scenes: remote work, children sheltering with their parents, marathons taking place on the balcony, support given to the elderly, and the confounding state of confinement.
dESIGN
Illustration stories
Each balcony tells a story—while people couldn’t leave their homes, daily life unfolded with energy and creativity. Despite isolation, the building became a shared canvas of resilience, with neighbors staying connected through small routines, gestures, and moments of everyday life.
The “Restons chez nous” series captures these snapshots from lockdown—each window revealing a different scene, together forming a collective portrait of how residents adapted during confinement.
Lockdown Life in a Haussmannian Building
This illustrated façade depicts daily scenes on the balconies of a Haussmannian building in Paris during the COVID-19 lockdown.
