Naturehumaine has accomplished six new flats in a historic district of Montreal, renovating an current quantity and including a constructing just like an adjoining vacant lot.
The Louis-Hébert constructing was accomplished in 2021 as an extension of an current residence constructing from the 1920s. It’s positioned within the historic Rosemont La-Petite-Patrie district.
To respect the historic identify of the property, the Montreal Naturehumaine studio designed a second constructing with a scale and proportions just like the prevailing residence block. The six items vary in measurement from 950 to 2,150 sq. meters (90 to 200 sq. meters).
“The problem was to implement two separate initiatives on these two interconnected heaps: not solely by preserving the duplex, but additionally by infusing the undertaking with a language of unity as a complete,” Naturehumaine stated.
The prevailing constructing had two items, every occupying a whole ground of the low brick construction. Naturehumaine has added a 3rd unit to this constructing, which spans a whole extra ground and an proprietor’s suite above it.
To distinction the historic constructing beneath, the architects lined the higher flooring with aluminum panels. On each buildings, mustard-colored accents assist establish the 2 buildings as the identical undertaking.
“Because of the obligation to evoke sure typological and historic options of the road, the municipality has remained open to the combination of latest architectural parts that counsel to passers-by that the development of the undertaking is certainly of our time,” stated Naturehumaine.
“On the aspect of the highway, the objective was for the 2 undertaking entities to be harmonious and complementary. To learn the undertaking as a complete, whereas understanding that the duplex is the instigator,” they added.
The brand new constructing was additionally constructed of brick, with extra detailed particulars than the historic construction. This block incorporates three items starting from two to a few bedrooms every.
The bottom ground and the higher unit have inside stairs, which result in a cellar and a set of the proprietor, respectively.
In contrast to the entrance façade, Naturehumaine designed the rear façade to look as a single construction. Balconies run throughout the width of the constructing, with exterior stairs that match the yellow coloration discovered on the entrance entrance.
Every of the items advantages from its personal outside area.
The interiors undertake a narrower palette, with white partitions, painted metal stairs and wood flooring and cupboards.
This undertaking is according to a number of of the corporate’s Quebec Metropolis initiatives, which embrace a townhouse based mostly on the work of Dutch artist MC Escher and a ski cabin with minimalist interiors positioned within the Jap Townships area.
Upon completion, the undertaking acquired a LEED Platinum designation, which is the best stage of certification based on USGC tips.
Picture by Ulysse Lemerise / OSA photographs.
Undertaking credit:
Common Contractor: Devauban
Structural Engineer: MA-TH – Engineering options
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