Mellem Grace Dart

Distinctions

Discipline : Interior Design

Categories : Residential / Residential Amenity Spaces : Gold certification

The Mellem Grace Dart embodies a vision of real estate development where interior design plays a central role in the revitalization of an iconic location in Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. Imagined by Blanchette archi.design, the project highlights the residential experience at the heart of a unique architectural ensemble combining heritage restoration and contemporary construction.

Developed by Maître Carré in partnership with TGTA, the project includes 299 rental units, divided between the former Grace Dart Manor, a neo-Georgian building from the early 20th century, and a new modern-inspired construction.

The work of Blanchette archi.design centered around a clear objective: to offer warm, functional, and coherent living spaces while respecting the distinctive character of each building. In the restored Manor, the interior design highlights the preserved heritage elements — ceiling heights, original frames, cozy ambiance — while integrating sober and elegant contemporary arrangements that enhance the nobility of the premises without imitating them.

In the new building, Blanchette archi.design developed a refined and welcoming language, where natural light, the fluidity of spaces, and refined materiality create a soothing and timeless atmosphere. The choice of neutral tones, durable materials, and warm textures allows for visual continuity with the heritage building while asserting a modern and current aesthetic.

The common spaces have also benefited from special attention: entrance hall, lounge, common kitchen, a coworking space, all designed as places of encounter and conviviality, where the interior design supports a genuine collective experience. Every detail was designed to encourage a sense of belonging, in dialogue with the spirit of the site and the memory of the place.

Thus, the interior design fully contributes to the project's success by creating coherent, comfortable, and meaningful atmospheres that transcend mere functionality to offer a true living environment. Through its sensitive, sustainable, and contextual approach, Mellem Grace Dart demonstrates that interior design can be a powerful lever of urban and human transformation, at the crossroads of heritage, architecture, and residential well-being.

Website: mellem.ca/projects/grace-dart

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