The St-Hubert Residence by naturehumaine
naturehumaine have completed the renovation of a small home in Montreal, Canada.
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The St-Hubert Residence by naturehumaine
The clients wished to enlarge their 800sq-ft bungalow by adding a second floor to the existing structure. However, the poor conditions of the foundations quickly proved this option impossible. In turn, the architects studied the possibility to build an extension into the backyard. Again two major constraints were to be found: the Municipality forbid to construct higher than the existing roof membrane and the presence of roc 4-0 ft into the ground made the construction of a basement very costly. From those limitations, an unconventional solution was developed: compressing the spaces on numerous split-levels to yield the desired rooms, with a stunning double height dining room and a generous provision of natural light.
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The selected building materials are deliberately left raw and untouched to bluntly meet the existing structure of the house. And for all its acceptance of roughness, the home’s interior achieves a simple air of authenticity.
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Playing in a subversive manner with the numerous constraints, the architects yielded a unique project. Simple and modest, the St-Hubert residence offers nonetheless a rich spatial experience with generous and luminous spaces.
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Leroy Le Penguin on 12 Feb 2011 at 8:08 am #
The interior has a great sort of character. It is clear that the designers understand, or have a good intuitive feeling for line composition within a space. A lot of people seem to be ignoring this today. I wish they would have applied it to the exterior design as well…
any why cover that gorgeous wood ceiling in paint???
Betsy Lody on 13 Feb 2011 at 4:31 pm #
very interesting design. i would love to know where i might purchase the pendant lights used above the kitchen counter.
Filip on 17 Feb 2011 at 9:56 am #
I am very impressed with this project. First of, it strikes me as economically achievable. Very often I see projects with ridiculous stones and other surfaces that look like they will cost you hundreds of dollars per sq. ft. Second, there is a beautiful organic fusion between the original old home bones and the new stylish/modern surfaces. Thirdly, I like the multiple little spots the house to sit and enjoy. It almost feels like a modern and rewarding space that any Joe and Jane could afford. Well done!
David on 08 Mar 2011 at 9:15 pm #
This is the kind of reno I would love to live in. Great textures, plenty of natural light and in scale with the adjacent buildings. Awesome.