In order to simplify the dwelling, the humble embellishments of the original structure can offer a new grandeur look with the gentle sandstone arches and a hipped roof. The language of crafted timber can connect this project to the next and across the passage of time from one level.
McGILL 38 is a residential winner project that has won two design awards. With the design, modern spaces, and comfortable atmosphere, this project won the Design Excellence Award 2018 from IDA and the Fantini Design Award 2018. It also appears in the January 2019 edition of Azure Magazine.
The architect submits this expansion project to the Plateau Mont-Royal CCU at the end of phase one. Then two years later, the duplex staircase leads everyone upstairs which now includes bathroom, guest rooms, and also a large master suite where there is a concealed mini-bar, a large walk-in closet and finally, a walk-in shower for two, a makeup artist, a bathroom and an office.
For the mezzanine office space access, an easy way through the wooden steps are created without hindering the huge windows. The beautiful views from this window can still be seen and the contribution of light remains considerable. Without interrupting the existing graphics studio, a mezzanine office space can be added perfectly in meeting the client’s needs.
The use of some different colors in this apartment interior can create a more decorative look for everyone who sees it. Entering the kitchen area, a big black cabinet is combined in green color. For the floor, the wood materials are arranged randomly to give a creative floor design. White walls and ceiling look contrasts with the kitchen cabinet and the room floor.
Inside this house, a combination of wood and concrete materials dominate the entire surfaces of the interior. The wooden floor creates a warm atmosphere while concrete is used to design the ceiling and walls. The white spiral staircase connects the first and second floor, designed and made also as a center of attention.
Dominated by the wood materials, the interior of this house turns into more interesting and attractive. With this material, the stair is made and designed together with the library along with it. The owner can choose and read the book comfortably on the stairs. The floor of the ground floor comes in modern concrete that looks a little bit contrast with the white background on the wall and ceiling.
The workplace on the two upper levels is open-plan and light-drenched with some glazed rooms to house the semi-private and secondary private spaces. While the board room, offices, and meeting rooms move beyond the singular open-plan space to one of the multi-faceted interiors to deliver all things needed in a contemporary workplace.
Pedestrian and visual connectivity are the key drivers to design these spaces. The cafe was dark and hidden, it is transformed completely by pushing out and opening up the building envelope. It has full-height glazing, 3.5m high ceilings, and an open landscaped terrace to get a lot of natural light and also ventilation.
This project is 800m² in size and divided into two plateaus. One plateau os dedicated to trading and production while the other to the creation. The uniformly white space can support the creator’s expression in every creation. The building is installed in an “ecosystem dedicated to the creation and manufacturing of industrial and craft 1” and this project is a part of the label Manufactured in Paris.
The architect uses Biophilia inspired design principles like rhythm, patterns, and organic forms. These principles also include good acoustics with interior planting and unobstructed views alongside the office atrium edges and facades. The elegant touches come from the combination of the glass wall and wood background inside the office interior.
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