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The Rue de la Gauchetière mission restores a loft condominium within the Previous Port of Montreal. Positioned in 100 year-old heritage constructing referred to as ‘Unity’, the design seeks to combine nature and household residing into an area that’s decisively city whereas celebrating its industrial origins. The design is manifested by a easy idea: a field contained in the field.
Two glazed wood volumes are thoughtfully organized inside the concrete construction and programmed as bedrooms. They’re used to arrange the residential capabilities. Kitchen, residing, eating, examine, studying, and train areas take life on their periphery in a fluid and open plan. Directly object and structure, the bed room is crafted as a bespoke equipment of components together with every little thing from ceiling panels and mullions, to flooring and furnishings.
A sequence of automated blinds—each sheer and blackout—rework it from a personal room to a floating lantern. Impressed by the unique character of the constructing, the loft’s materials palette is elemental and tactile; walnut plywood echoes the earth tones of the brick partitions, heat greys decide up on the tough concrete, pervasive glass and mirrors emphasize the airiness of the house whereas the ample addition of greenery provides a dream-like, pure dimension.
Rue de la Gauchetière Loft Gallery
