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Résidence Henri-Julien
By : Design Pascale Nakhlé
GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN – 16th edition
Discipline : Interior Design
Categories : Residence / Kitchen : Bronze Certification
Categories : Residence / Residential Space ≤ 1,600 sq. ft. (≤ 150 sq.m.) : Platinum Winner
Categories : Special Awards / Renovation (Before & After) : Platinum Winner
The Henri-Julien project consists in the conversion of a duplex into a 1400 sq. ft. single-family home in the Villeray neighborhood. The goal of this transformation was to reimagine the space to create a living environment that meets the needs of the owners, with the intention of improving the brightness and maximizing the limited space of the original building. While the facade underwent very few modifications to respect the architecture of the neighborhood, the interior was completely reorganized on both levels.
What characterizes the project first and foremost is the decision to create the living area on the upper floor. This configuration aims to capture the abundant natural light present on this level, in order to benefit the main rooms of the house. The common spaces consisting of the kitchen, dining room, and living room then profit from more brightness, as well as a view of the changing vegetation from the surrounding trees. The private spaces, which are grouped on the ground floor, enjoy a soft lighting and privacy.
In contrast to the typical configuration of the 20th century, the space has been rethought to correspond to a way of living that reflects the contemporary lifestyle of its residents. The space, originally very narrow and arranged in a series of successive rooms, is now open. The effect of perspective and depth is exploited by the integration of the patio door on the upper floor, which draws the eye towards the back of the residence. The oversized opening creates a trompe-l’œil effect regarding the actual width of the building, and it also intends to visually extend the room towards the outside.
The kitchen, which is meant to be the core of the project, has been carefully planned and thought out. The decision to position two islands in this narrow space comes from the desire to integrate a maximum of storage and to exploit the available area, without sacrificing circulation and ergonomics. The kitchen layout has been designed to create a symmetrical effect between the cooking and storage areas, with the aim of improving the visual balance of the space. The superposition of dark and warm-toned materials was designed to contrast with the great natural brightness that floods the back of the house. Through the layout and materials selection, the goal was to create a kitchen that can be both a cozy and welcoming space for evenings, while being functional and bright for cooking.
The project was born from the owners’ desire to settle in this neighborhood they had adopted for several years. By transforming the interior of the house, we wanted to keep their primary goal in mind, to create a space that reflects their personality and where they can thrive in the long term.
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Interior Designer : Design Pascale Nakhlé
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