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Maison de ville et appartements Alexandre-de-Sève
By : Guillaume Levesque architecte
GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN – 14th edition
Discipline : Architecture
Categories : Special Award / Building Conversion & Recycling (Rebirth Project) : Silver Certification
Categories : Special Award / Building Renovation : Gold Certification
Categories : Special Award / Heritage Conservation, Restoration & Presentation : Gold Certification
Categories : Residential Building / Prestige House : Silver Certification
Categories : Residential Building / Multi-Family Residence : Gold Certification
Categories : Residential Building / Single-Family Home : Silver Certification
Categories : Residential Building / Low-Rise Rental or Condominium Building (< 5 storey-high) : Gold Certification
In 2017, the townhouse owners contacted Montreal architect Guillaume Lévesque for a very unique renovation project. They wanted to transform an old 1880s duplex into a townhouse and housing units while harmonizing the original style of the building with a decidedly contemporary and uncluttered addition. All this while respecting the constraints of the Ville-Marie borough.
The original 60m2 building has been fully restored, then transformed into two open-plan apartments: a 4 ½ on two floors and a 3 ½ on the second floor. A three level contemporary addition of 180m2 at the back of the building has also been built with large openings providing all interior spaces with considerable natural light.
Two eras come together in this project and each part, front and back, reinforces the position of the other. The finesse and the architectural details made by the craftsmen for the front facade are exemplary and contrast with the very simple and refined volumetry of the contemporary back addition.
Some materials such as black metal and oiled natural wood are used throughout in order to have a harmonious reading of the building. The presence of large windows and the arch above the terrace creates an asymmetry and a strong contrast with the heritage of the restored architectural details present on the period building.
Collaboration
Engineering : GENIEX
General Contractor : GENIEX
Landscape Architecture : L'espace Paysage
Engineering : Groupe CÉMEC EXPERTS CONSEILS
