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Architecture Classics: Habitat 67 / Safdie Architects

Gili Merin — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 06:30:00 +0000

Habitat 67, designed by the Israeli-Canadian architect Moshe Safdie as the Canadian Pavilion for the World Exposition of 1967, was originally intended as an experimental solution for high-quality housing in dense urban environments. Safdie explored the possibilities of prefabricated modular units to reduce housing costs and allow for a new housing typology that could integrate the qualities of a suburban home into an urban high-rise.

Chambord Residence / naturehumaine architecture

Daniel Sánchez — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:00:00 +0000

The client wanted to utilize the second storey of her 1920s duplex by converting her former rental unit into 3 bedrooms and an office space. While the grey-stone front facade only required minor restorations, the back of the house was transformed completely. An emphasis on transparency creates constant visual and physical connections with the backyard.

St-Zotique Residence / naturehumaine architecture

Jonathan Alarcón — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:00:00 +0000

Concerned with architectural quality, we were hired in the hopes of constructing a multi-unit residential building that would stand proudly on the block. Situated in the historic industrial district of Marconi, the project comprises of 10 units spread over 3 floors, crowned by 4 mezzanines separated by a network of green roofs.

La Couleuvre / naturehumaine architecture

Nico Saieh — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:00:00 +0000

A young growing family was excited about the idea of enlarging the ground floor of their 5-plex situated in Rosemont-Petite-Patrie. As they wished to keep their upstairs tenants, the clients agreed to sacrifice a portion of their backyard for the extension.

Résidence Nguyen / Atelier Moderno

Daniel Sánchez — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 01:00:00 +0000

Under the guidance of director and president Jean-Guy Chabauty (APDIQ, ADIQ), Atelier Moderno is a full-service design firm, delivering a finished product that incarnates a synthesis of architecture, interior design, and industrial design. The mandate of this project was simple and honest - to create a residence for a young couple who were ready to grow their family. The response led to the development of a reticent and spacious environment, refined at every scale of planning, architecture, and detail. A topography of volumes and materials affirms itself throughout, changing its presence and effect as one circulates within the home.

Inhabitable Sculpture / Jean-Maxime Labrecque

Fernanda Castro — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 01:00:00 +0000

The “inhabitable sculpture” project, which received two awards at the Grands prix du design 2011, is the result of four years of work executed by numerous fabrication and installation teams.

BLUE Communication Office / Jean Guy Chabauty + Anne Sophie Goneau

Diego Hernández — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 01:00:00 +0000

The task was to create a new office space for BLUE Communications, an interactive agency based in Montreal. Founded in 1998, the company specializes in web development, branding, content creation, ecommerce, social media, mobile apps and databases. Their 2750 sq.ft. corporate space is located in Montreal, on the 8th floor of the Carrefour d’Innovation INGO, previously serving as the brewing tower of the famous Dow Brewery.

The Beaumont House / Henri Cleinge

Diego Hernández — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000

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.

Irène / KANVA

Diego Hernández — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000

The urban housing project, Irène, located in Montreal’s borough, St-Henri, exemplifies innovation as a valuable design tool to individualize a building within the City. Perforated aluminium panels were customized into a novel exterior building envelope that screens the upper three storeys of an addition above an existing industrial building. Drawing an analogy with a theatrical curtain, the metallic skin acts equally to veil and to reveal the activity within, serving a performative function that adds a touch of spectacle to the neighbourhood.