The Beaumont House / Henri Cleinge

The Beaumont House / Henri Cleinge - Windows, FacadeThe Beaumont House / Henri Cleinge - Table, Windows, Shelving, Chair, BeamThe Beaumont House / Henri Cleinge - Windows, Lighting, Beam, BedroomThe Beaumont House / Henri Cleinge - Beam, Chair, WindowsThe Beaumont House / Henri Cleinge - More Images+ 16

Montreal city, Canada
  • Architects: Henri Cleinge
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  3200 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2011
  • Photographs
    Photographs:Marc Cramer
The Beaumont House / Henri Cleinge - Shelving, Bedroom
© Marc Cramer

Text description provided by the architects. Inspired to create a home to be experienced by all five senses, the Beaumont concrete house evolved as an exploration project. The design, understated, is situated in a mixed use neighborhood where residential duplexes coexist with small to midsize industrial buildings. 

The Beaumont House / Henri Cleinge - Windows, Facade, Garden, Courtyard
© Marc Cramer

Despite the project’s integration, a number of features distinguish the project from other buildings in the area. In contrast to the superimposed typology of apartment units located on the ground floor and second floor, the Beaumont house challenges this spatial composition by creating a modular square plan where one unit is situated on the ground and second floor, and a second unit is located on the second and third floor. This spatial tour de force is a response to the program and sun movement, allowing each unit exposure to three orientations rather than two and to take full advantage of southern sunlight.

The Beaumont House / Henri Cleinge - Countertop, Wood, Sink, Windows, Beam, Handrail
© Marc Cramer

The house most noticeable feature, however, is the fact that nearly all exterior walls are built out of concrete exposed to the interior and the outside, with insulation in the middle. Combining rich primary materials to large modular square volumes filled with an abundance of natural light, the house contains a series of framed experiences. 

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© Marc Cramer

The central space is the largest volume where a double height living room is defined by concrete and wood surfaces which foil off each other. The softness of the walnut cabinetry and the cedar ceiling contrast the hard textured concrete walls. The pallet of materials is reduced and disciplined. Cedar ceilings and concrete floors are used throughout. Secondary elements such as Walnut furniture with black granite surfaces are also featured. 

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