The Bessborough residence designed by _naturehumaine is located in the district of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce in Montreal, Canada. The project consists of the complete renovation of the ground floor of a duplex dating back from the 1950s. The challenge was to open this 900-ft2 space by maximizing living spaces while keeping a certain sense of spatial division. The architectural concept is build around three “blocks”. These volumes articulate the space while playing on the notion of wall.
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In the center, the black volume defines the circulation and acts as a filter between the various functions. This volume, introducing a new staircase, play on its transparency by using a rhythm between full and empty using variations of glass, steel rods and Mdf panels.
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- Image © Adrien Williams
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- Image © Adrien Williams
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- Image © Adrien Williams
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- Image © Adrien Williams
The wooden volume brings a warm aspect in the whole space. It contains on one hand, a library and of the other one, a walk-in adjacent to the master bedroom. The grey volume, simple and sleek, allows hiding diverse functions of service as well as the bathroom.
Image © Adrien Williams
Image © Adrien Williams
Reinforcing the degree of abstraction of the project, the choice of minimalist furniture and lamps echoes the palette of textures composed of concrete, wood and steel.
Image © Adrien Williams
Image © Adrien Williams
Image © Adrien Williams
Image © Adrien Williams
Facts
Design: _naturehumaine
Location: Montreal, Qc
Date: November 2017
Area: 85 m2 brut / 900 sqft
Photo Credit: Adrien Williams
Sofa: Element de base
Suspension light: Lambert et fils
Table: De Gaspé
Concrete floor: Atelier B
