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Penthouse Saint-Patrick
By : Atelier Paradis
GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN – 16th edition
Discipline : Interior Design
Categories : Residence / Residential Space ≤ 1,600 sq. ft. (≤ 150 sq.m.) : Gold Certification
The St. Patrick Penthouse.
Atelier Paradis has just fitted out a penthouse, in the historic Le Nordelec building in Montreal.
The central idea of the project was to give each of the three levels their own vocation while establishing a certain coherence between them. Thus, the first floor, with its open space, was to be used for working at home, but also for receiving friends and family. In order to accommodate the office space in a small space, a concrete shelf was installed along the large windows, allowing for full daylight and, in the evening, a bar area for drinks. The client is a music lover and has a large collection of vinyl records. Therefore, the firm proposed to integrate a built-in, custom-made DJ cabinet/console with a turntable. To maximize the possible configurations, the console is mobile.
On the second floor, where the bedroom and master bathroom are located, the client wanted to find a Japanese atmosphere, as a reminder of her travels in Japan.However, for the designers, there was no question of falling into clichés.So they favored a conventional Asian organization/disposition, including opening the wall in the shower to let in natural light. Then,they created a very dramatic and contrasting area by using small black tiles throughout the room to produce a bubble of privacy.
In an effort to air out the visual field, the old railing was replaced with a glass structure. The ceiling and floor colors were chosen to create a positive/negative effect.The black walnut wood also contrasts with the bedroom, which is deliberately sober and pale, and has a custom-designed bed with a walnut headboard. In the end, the whole thing remains light and bright, as frosted panels let in all the natural light.
Original portions of the ceiling, including the sprinklers and ventilation system boxes, weighed everything down despite the height.They were therefore fitted with wood slats, both on the first floor and the upper floor, with the aim of generating a coherence in the volumes. Older elements were however preserved, including brick walls, which testify to the former industrial vocation of the premises.
On the terrace level, Atelier Paradis created a tatami area. Once again, the client’s desire for ambiance could be respected while avoiding clichés. In response to the rather limited surface area, storage is integrated under the mattresses, an achievement that did pose some logistical challenges, however.
Here again, large windows provide striking views. These include the famous illuminated Farine Five Roses sign and even the Olympic Stadium, yet several miles away. The terrace area that offers such views also serves as a passageway for the other residents of the building, which raised a problem of lack of privacy. As a solution, Atelier Paradis proposed the installation of five large sliding rice paper panels. Not only do they provide the necessary privacy, but they contribute greatly to the desired atmosphere.
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