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Residence BEAU
By : Alexandre Bernier Architecte
GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN 18th edition
Distinctions
Discipline : Interior Design
Categories : Residence / Residential Space 1,600 - 5,400 sq.ft. (150 - 500 sq.m.) : Silver certification
Résidence BEAU – The Art of Concrete as a Living Material
The Résidence BEAU is the transformation of a workers' duplex in St-Henri, Montreal, into a sensitive experimental space centered around concrete. Designed by and for craftsmen of this raw material, the residence explores its aesthetic, thermal, and poetic potential.
Concrete is omnipresent: walls, floors, ceilings... Its texture varies between polished surfaces with silky reflections and the raw imprints of the formwork. This material unity creates a mineral atmosphere, continuous and fluid, from the ground floor to the mezzanine nestled in the tree tops.
The austerity of concrete is counterbalanced by soft and organic elements — wood, leather, fluffy textiles — that breathe warmth and humanity into the whole. The minimalist layout allows the material to breathe, while natural light reveals its nuances throughout the day. The play of shadows cast by the external foliage becomes a living ornament.
Beyond its expressive strength, concrete also ensures sustainable comfort. Its thermal mass, combined with radiant heating, stabilizes the temperature and creates a protective and welcoming envelope.
Resolutely contemporary, the Résidence BEAU is an interior architectural manifesto where material, light, and use become one. Here, concrete becomes silence, softness, and the foundation of a radical elegance.
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Architect : Alexandre Bernier Architecte
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