Remodeling and renovation of a second property
Winner : SIT Awards / Apartment interior design
Winner : SIT Awards / Other interior design
Located in Bromont in the Eastern Townships, close to the mountain and ski slopes, the two-story residence is part of a traditional palisade-style condominium complex. The interior, designed in the 2000s, had little visual, spatial or aesthetic relationship with the exterior, creating a sense of contrast and disconnection between the interior and exterior.
The main objective of the project was to improve the functionality and comfort of the residence. The approach proposed by Architecturama unifies and amplifies the spatial perception and responds to the challenges with simple and ingenious interventions. Inspired by the exterior context and the needs of the clients, who wanted a relaxed environment for themselves and their guests, the concept is centered on light and the possibilities offered by the retractable panels, whose porosity is adjustable, to modulate in a refined way the interior-exterior relationship according to the desired ambiances, the needs for intimacy, the activities, etc.
The shutters, whose aesthetics are both traditional and contemporary, cover the exterior walls of the main space. They are sliding (horizontally or vertically) modulating the openings and allowing exterior access through the patio doors. In the double height space, a unique system was designed specifically for the project. The louvers are coupled with opaque panels that act as counterweights and shade the upper windows. The elements slide vertically and are effortlessly operated manually by a system of pulleys and steel cables.
The steel beams left exposed in the original design are reused and extended in a pattern of yellow stripes that change trajectory when they encounter planes or surfaces. The new aluminum wine rack, designed specifically for the space, is an extension of the yellow bands.
A particular shape, a truncated circle, is repeated in many of the objects designed for the project (furniture, rugs, Japanese steps, and outdoor wood supports), which accentuates the sense of continuity.
A series of custom-made mobile and stackable plywood furniture are distributed throughout the rooms and serve as benches, mini-libraries, bedside tables, etc.
The reconfigured mezzanine can be used for a variety of functions, with a curtain to close off the space if necessary.
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