Paying particular attention to the needs of the client, who works in the field of environment and health and is very sensitive to indoor wellness, architect David Dworkind renovates a property of the Forties in a residential district of the city of Montreal
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Residential renovation in Montreal.Color contrasts for minimal furniture
Canadian architect David Dworkind renovates a 1940s building in Montreal, creating new openings and flexible spaces with a special focus on the needs of clients who are particularly interested in indoor wellness
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Outside, the original masonry is renovated with a few changes to the external openings. The main work is represented by a series of sliding glass doors eight meters long that open from the kitchen and the garden at the back
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Part of the masonry rear wall is removed and a steel support beam added. The metalworking now forms a canopy above the terrace covered with red cedar. Above the large opening, the two windows in each of the children's bedrooms on the first floor were replaced with a window
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A new wall is created in the middle of the house, a "green" wall made of numerous plants that acts as a central element. With a height of 2.8 x 5 metres, the screen divides two living areas on two levels to form a double-height space. Set in a white frame, the green is raised above the ground floor to provide space for the window below with a view of the two living areas
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A visual connection is created between the two spaces by introducing an opening animated by a laser-cut steel sliding panel that can guarantee privacy in the living room when necessary. The rest of the interior is reconfigured to create a lot of light and a few divisions between the different spaces. An open plan kitchen and a dining room accompany the living rooms on the ground floor, while on the first floor there are two bedrooms, a master bedroom, two bathrooms and a study
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Wooden planks cover the floors of the entire residence and complete the walls painted white as part of a palette of simple and neutral materials. This can also be seen in the bathrooms, lined with gray tiles
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In contrast to the neutral and shaded tones, a series of boxes covered with cardboard panels painted blue are used to hide the environments and reduce the footprint. A large volume on the ground floor hides the entrance and bathroom with bookcases outside, while a smaller box contains shelving on the first floor
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The kitchen furniture made from Russian plywood is covered in grey and white laminate. The glass splash guard running along the worktop is embossed with a piece of music chosen by the clients. For lunch, you can choose between a white quartz corner top, which wraps around the kitchen island to form a bar area for a quick snack or a wooden dining table
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A project with a minimal style that aims to bring light and new openings giving a sense of overall lightness and airiness to all the areas
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Photography: Adrien Williams