Montreal design studio Atelier L'Abri overhauled a triplex residence within the metropolis's Petit Laurier district, utilizing a stark white palette inside to distinction the constructing's burgundy exterior.
The three,000-square-foot (280-square-meter) Triplex Fabre mission was designed to accommodate two generations of the identical household.
The triplex typology, comprising three linked items stacked on high of one another, is widespread to Plateau-Mont-Royal.
The realm can be identified for its historic purple brick facades, stone particulars and decorative cornices – all of which Atelier L'Abri restored on this constructing.
“The restoration of the unique architectural elements of the entrance facade preserves the mission's integration into the encompassing constructed atmosphere,” mentioned the group.
“The simplicity of the rebuilt entrance balconies and staircase spotlight the artisanal purple clay brick and new cornice.”
On the rear facade, openings had been enlarged and balconies had been prolonged to create extra outside house accessible from every stage.
Burgundy window and door frames, balustrades and flooring mix with the brickwork for a seamless look.
In distinction, a tower that acts as a “yard retailer” and connects to every balcony is clad in new white corrugated steel siding.
The bottom ground terrace is separated from the parking space by a steel construction incorporating raised planters and a gate.
“The landscaping idea embraces the fabric palette of the rear facade and promotes interplay with the energetic alleyway,” mentioned Atelier L'Abri.
Inside, the areas have been reconfigured to open up the ground plans, giving more room to the dwelling areas whereas decreasing the bedrooms.
“The mission offered a possibility to rethink the standard inside design of Montreal residences to make extra room for pure gentle and ease of motion,” mentioned the studio.
Within the two minimalist kitchens—that are nearly similar—horizontal traces are accentuated by floating cabinets and linear lighting above the islands.
Hardwood flooring and warm-toned eating furnishings and equipment add pure texture to the white dwelling areas.
The remaining rooms are additionally saved as minimal as doable, with particulars of millwork, lighting and toilet fixtures all contributing to the clear and unpretentious look.
Atelier L'Abri additionally not too long ago accomplished a shed on a farm in Quebec, with a construction of galvanized metal and hemlock wooden.
The studio's earlier tasks vary from a group of micro A-frame cabins and a sculptural triangular visitor home to a residence designed for a younger carpenter to construct.
Images is by Alex Lesage.
Mission credit:
Structure: L'Abri workshop
Mission group: Pia Hocheneder, Vincent Pasquier, Nicolas Lapierre, Francis Martel-Labrecque
Development: Modules
Structural Engineer: RW Harvey
Design collaboration: Julien Rozon
Brick: Promote Mooretel
Metallic clothes: Atomic welding
Home windows: Schüco (rear), Marvin (entrance)
Ceramics: Ceragres
Metallic siding: Vicwest
Lights: Lambert & Fils, Artemis
Furnishings: Noguchi, Ethnicraft, Cassina, Zara Residence
Gear: Newform
Objects: Alessi, Onge Glass