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We gladly took this request into account, prioritizing accessibility and ease of use throughout the home: Flush thresholds, wheelchair-friendly access ramps and lowered heights for switches, storage and appliances are just some examples of such design decisions that still never compromise on contemporary elegance.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond such future-proofing, the concept for this modern, comfortable family home started with the clients\u2019 desire for warmth, natural light and an uncluttered environment, controlled with ease. Inspiration came from intrinsically Canadian imagery \u2013 ripe apples in the fall, spices, earthy browns, pine needles and leafy greens, the charcoals and ambers of a campfire, all contrasted with the airy pale blue of open skies.<\/p>\n<p>In the architectural palette, stone and wood therefore became just as much design elements as light itself, both from the large panoramic windows as well as intricate light installations. 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The two-storey family room, for example, has a full height full width window facing the garden. We added thick acoustic panels on two opposing sides to capture the reverberation, and introduced a wood ceiling for resonant warmth.\u00a0 Carpet, furnishing and a deeply textured stone fireplace contribute to a successful listening room. To contain the sound even better, we added a glass panel enclosing a space that was open to the central staircase. This helped to minimize echoing throughout the house.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Special Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>dining room<\/strong> and adjacent living room sit right next to the open hallway off the entry. To one side of the room, dark wood panels frame white ones, hiding storage and a pocket door to the butler\u2019s pantry in a symmetrical structure. No handles or other distractions impede the minimalist effect. The dining room table, which sits 10 and easily extends to accommodate another 4, has a pedestal base with shapes inspired by the lunar phases of the moon, directly connecting to the family heritage of observing holidays according to the lunar calendar. This is a dining room ready for constant use, but unencumbered by unnecessary, stuffy formality.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>primary bedroom<\/strong> on the upper floor is intentionally minimal and uncluttered in its design, while also holding space for the clients\u2019 daily yoga routine. A generous strip of wood flooring continues through the adjacent ensuite, connecting the bedroom to the dressing room on the far side of the bathroom. Between two vanities, a foldout make-up table with built in mirror and lighting provides the perfect environment for daily beauty rituals.<\/p>\n<p>In the basement level, a <strong>home theatre<\/strong> is situated right under the garage. 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Sliding panels doors easily close this space for privacy or open it up to the central basement hallway for easy access and use.<\/p>\n<p>The clients report that they now utilize and enjoy every corner of the house. Thanks to the layout of the space, husband and wife each have their own spaces providing privacy and quiet, especially precious during a period when leaving the house became unsafe or even impossible. Yet the entire family can also come together in the warmth of the shared spaces on the ground floor. 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L\u2019inspiration est venue de l\u2019imagerie intrins\u00e8quement canadienne \u2013 pommes m\u00fbres \u00e0 l\u2019automne, \u00e9pices, bruns terreux, aiguilles de pin et verts feuillus, anthracite et ambre d\u2019un feu de camp, le tout contrast\u00e9 par le bleu p\u00e2le et a\u00e9rien du ciel ouvert.<\/p>\n<p>Dans la palette architecturale, la lumi\u00e8re naturelle a \u00e9t\u00e9 int\u00e9gr\u00e9e \u00e0 l\u2019int\u00e9rieur et \u00e0 l\u2019ext\u00e9rieur.<br \/>\nDans la palette architecturale, la pierre et le bois sont devenus des \u00e9l\u00e9ments de design au m\u00eame titre que la lumi\u00e8re elle-m\u00eame, qu\u2019il s\u2019agisse des grandes fen\u00eatres panoramiques ou des installations lumineuses complexes. Dans le mobilier et les accessoires, des mat\u00e9riaux tels que la laine, le mohair et les soies d\u2019accent \u2013 tous naturellement recyclables \u2013 ajoutent de la chaleur et une richesse tactile. Les nuances de curcuma, de cannelle et de safran ponctuent une palette de couleurs par ailleurs discr\u00e8te, qui convient parfaitement \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9l\u00e9gance et \u00e0 l\u2019intemporalit\u00e9 du design.<br \/>\nDans le m\u00eame ordre d\u2019id\u00e9es, le projet \u2013 un d\u00e9mant\u00e8lement et une reconstruction sur un terrain existant \u2013 opte pour un concept ouvert dans les espaces de vie du rez-de-chauss\u00e9e. Comme la maison d\u2019origine comportait de nombreuses pi\u00e8ces subdivis\u00e9es, dont trop donnaient l\u2019impression d\u2019\u00eatre \u00e0 peine utilis\u00e9es, le concept ouvert r\u00e9ussit \u00e0 renverser les attentes et \u00e0 garantir que tout l\u2019espace disponible est utilis\u00e9 de mani\u00e8re esth\u00e9tique et pratique. La sensation de vie et de d\u00e9contraction qui s\u2019en d\u00e9gage englobe \u00e0 la fois la vie de famille et les r\u00e9ceptions sans chichis.<br \/>\nL\u2019une des dimensions qui rend cela possible a \u00e9t\u00e9 la ma\u00eetrise du d\u00e9fi de l\u2019acoustique dans un espace ouvert. La salle familiale \u00e0 deux \u00e9tages, par exemple, est dot\u00e9e d\u2019une fen\u00eatre pleine hauteur et pleine largeur donnant sur le jardin. Nous avons ajout\u00e9 des panneaux acoustiques \u00e9pais sur deux c\u00f4t\u00e9s oppos\u00e9s pour capter la r\u00e9verb\u00e9ration, et introduit un plafond en bois pour la chaleur de la r\u00e9sonance. La moquette, l\u2019ameublement et une chemin\u00e9e en pierre profond\u00e9ment textur\u00e9e contribuent \u00e0 la r\u00e9ussite de cette salle d\u2019\u00e9coute. Pour mieux contenir le son, nous avons ajout\u00e9 un panneau de verre entourant un espace ouvert sur l\u2019escalier central. Cela a permis de minimiser l\u2019\u00e9cho dans toute la maison.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Caract\u00e9ristiques sp\u00e9ciales<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Les <strong>cadres<\/strong><\/strong><br \/>\nsalle \u00e0 manger et le salon adjacent se trouvent juste \u00e0 c\u00f4t\u00e9 du couloir ouvert de l\u2019entr\u00e9e. D\u2019un c\u00f4t\u00e9 de la pi\u00e8ce, des panneaux de bois fonc\u00e9 encadrent des panneaux blancs, dissimulant des rangements et une porte \u00e0 glissi\u00e8re menant \u00e0 l\u2019office du ma\u00eetre d\u2019h\u00f4tel dans une structure sym\u00e9trique. Aucune poign\u00e9e ou autre distraction n\u2019entrave l\u2019effet minimaliste. La table de la salle \u00e0 manger, qui peut accueillir 10 personnes et se rallonge facilement pour en recevoir 4 autres, est dot\u00e9e d\u2019un socle dont les formes s\u2019inspirent des phases lunaires de la lune, ce qui renvoie directement \u00e0 l\u2019h\u00e9ritage familial qui consiste \u00e0 observer les f\u00eates en fonction du calendrier lunaire. Il s\u2019agit d\u2019une salle \u00e0 manger pr\u00eate \u00e0 \u00eatre utilis\u00e9e en permanence, mais qui n\u2019est pas encombr\u00e9e par des formalit\u00e9s inutiles et \u00e9touffantes.<\/p>\n<p>La <strong>chambre \u00e0 coucher principale<\/strong>, situ\u00e9e \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9tage sup\u00e9rieur, est d\u00e9lib\u00e9r\u00e9ment minimale et \u00e9pur\u00e9e dans sa conception, tout en offrant un espace pour les exercices de yoga quotidiens des clients. Une g\u00e9n\u00e9reuse bande de parquet se poursuit dans la salle de bains attenante, reliant la chambre au dressing situ\u00e9 de l\u2019autre c\u00f4t\u00e9 de la salle de bains. Entre deux meubles-lavabos, une table de maquillage escamotable avec miroir et \u00e9clairage int\u00e9gr\u00e9s offre l\u2019environnement id\u00e9al pour les rituels de beaut\u00e9 quotidiens.<br \/>\nAu sous-sol, un <strong>th\u00e9\u00e2tre \u00e0 domicile<\/strong> est situ\u00e9 juste sous le garage. Comme il est entour\u00e9 de b\u00e9ton sur les quatre c\u00f4t\u00e9s \u2013 un mat\u00e9riau qui transmet le bruit \u2013 il fallait une isolation phonique, pour emp\u00eacher le son de sortir de la pi\u00e8ce, ainsi qu\u2019une isolation, pour garantir une exp\u00e9rience sonore agr\u00e9able dans la pi\u00e8ce. Pour ce faire, un syst\u00e8me de ventilation distinct de celui du reste de la maison a \u00e9t\u00e9 install\u00e9, ainsi qu\u2019une construction acoustique sp\u00e9cialis\u00e9e, couramment utilis\u00e9e dans les environnements commerciaux tels que les studios d\u2019enregistrement ou de radiodiffusion.<\/p>\n<p>Le sous-sol abrite \u00e9galement une salle d\u2019exposition et une salle de r\u00e9union.<br \/>\nLe sous-sol abrite \u00e9galement une <strong>chambre \u00e0 coucher et un salon<\/strong> pour les invit\u00e9s, avec un lit murphy int\u00e9gr\u00e9 qui peut \u00eatre sorti en cas de besoin. La pi\u00e8ce donne sur un puits de lumi\u00e8re qui sert de passerelle vers le patio arri\u00e8re, mais qui est \u00e9galement am\u00e9nag\u00e9 avec go\u00fbt comme un jardin zen japonais miniature. Les portes coulissantes permettent de fermer cet espace pour plus d\u2019intimit\u00e9 ou de l\u2019ouvrir sur le couloir central du sous-sol pour en faciliter l\u2019acc\u00e8s et l\u2019utilisation.<br \/>\nLes clients d\u00e9clarent qu\u2019ils utilisent et appr\u00e9cient d\u00e9sormais chaque recoin de la maison. Gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 l\u2019agencement de l\u2019espace, le mari et la femme ont chacun leur propre espace, ce qui leur assure intimit\u00e9 et tranquillit\u00e9, particuli\u00e8rement pr\u00e9cieuses pendant une p\u00e9riode o\u00f9 sortir de la maison \u00e9tait devenu dangereux, voire impossible. Mais toute la famille peut aussi se retrouver dans la chaleur des espaces communs du rez-de-chauss\u00e9e. \u00c0 l\u2019heure o\u00f9 les maisons ne se limitent plus \u00e0 un simple espace de vie \u2013 divertissement, bureau, exercices physiques, pour n\u2019en citer que quelques-uns -, nous pensons que cet am\u00e9nagement int\u00e9rieur constitue une r\u00e9f\u00e9rence en mati\u00e8re de design de luxe : Cr\u00e9er un refuge serein dans les voyages g\u00e9n\u00e9rationnels ainsi que dans les p\u00e9riodes d\u2019incertitude.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Les espaces partag\u00e9s du rez-de-chauss\u00e9e sont des espaces de vie.<\/p>\n","en":"<p>A refuge in a new era of home-centric living, this luxury design strikes a perfect balance between the ease of open spaces and the effortless comfort of natural palettes.<\/p>\n<p>Commissioned by clients ready to enjoy the now as well as prepare for the future, the design brief specifically requested a concept suited to \u201caging in place\u201d. We gladly took this request into account, prioritizing accessibility and ease of use throughout the home: Flush thresholds, wheelchair-friendly access ramps and lowered heights for switches, storage and appliances are just some examples of such design decisions that still never compromise on contemporary elegance.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond such future-proofing, the concept for this modern, comfortable family home started with the clients\u2019 desire for warmth, natural light and an uncluttered environment, controlled with ease. Inspiration came from intrinsically Canadian imagery \u2013 ripe apples in the fall, spices, earthy browns, pine needles and leafy greens, the charcoals and ambers of a campfire, all contrasted with the airy pale blue of open skies.<\/p>\n<p>In the architectural palette, stone and wood therefore became just as much design elements as light itself, both from the large panoramic windows as well as intricate light installations. In furniture and accessories, materials like wool, mohair and accent silks \u2013 all naturally recyclable \u2013 add warmth and a richness in tactility. Shades of turmeric, cinnamon and saffron punctuate an otherwise understated colour scheme that perfectly suits the elegance and timelessness of the design.<\/p>\n<p>Along those same lines, the project \u2212 a teardown and rebuild on an existing lot \u2212 opts for an open concept in the main floor living areas. As the original house had many subdivided rooms, too many of which felt like they were barely in use, the open concept successfully subverts expectations and ensures all available space is aesthetically and practically utilized. Its lived-in and relaxed feel encompasses both family living and fuss-free entertaining.<\/p>\n<p>One dimension that especially makes this possible was mastering the challenge of acoustics in an open concept space. The two-storey family room, for example, has a full height full width window facing the garden. We added thick acoustic panels on two opposing sides to capture the reverberation, and introduced a wood ceiling for resonant warmth.\u00a0 Carpet, furnishing and a deeply textured stone fireplace contribute to a successful listening room. To contain the sound even better, we added a glass panel enclosing a space that was open to the central staircase. This helped to minimize echoing throughout the house.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Special Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>dining room<\/strong> and adjacent living room sit right next to the open hallway off the entry. To one side of the room, dark wood panels frame white ones, hiding storage and a pocket door to the butler\u2019s pantry in a symmetrical structure. No handles or other distractions impede the minimalist effect. The dining room table, which sits 10 and easily extends to accommodate another 4, has a pedestal base with shapes inspired by the lunar phases of the moon, directly connecting to the family heritage of observing holidays according to the lunar calendar. This is a dining room ready for constant use, but unencumbered by unnecessary, stuffy formality.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>primary bedroom<\/strong> on the upper floor is intentionally minimal and uncluttered in its design, while also holding space for the clients\u2019 daily yoga routine. A generous strip of wood flooring continues through the adjacent ensuite, connecting the bedroom to the dressing room on the far side of the bathroom. Between two vanities, a foldout make-up table with built in mirror and lighting provides the perfect environment for daily beauty rituals.<\/p>\n<p>In the basement level, a <strong>home theatre<\/strong> is situated right under the garage. Since it is surrounded by concrete on all four sides \u2013 a material which transfers noise \u2013 it required sound isolation, to prevent sound from going beyond the room, as well as insulation, to ensure a pleasurable sonic experience in the room. This was achieved by installing a ventilation system separate from that of the rest of the house, and specialist acoustic construction commonly used in commercial environments such as recording studios or radio broadcasting.<\/p>\n<p>The basement also holds a <strong>guest bedroom and lounge<\/strong> with a built-in murphy bed that comes out as needed. The room looks out on a lightwell that functions as the walk-up to the back patio, but is also tastefully set up as a miniature Japanese Zen garden. outside this basement room with views of a garden, Japanese inspired viewing area. Sliding panels doors easily close this space for privacy or open it up to the central basement hallway for easy access and use.<\/p>\n<p>The clients report that they now utilize and enjoy every corner of the house. Thanks to the layout of the space, husband and wife each have their own spaces providing privacy and quiet, especially precious during a period when leaving the house became unsafe or even impossible. Yet the entire family can also come together in the warmth of the shared spaces on the ground floor. As homes take on more functions than just as a living space \u2013 entertainment, office, exercise routines, to name just a few \u2013 we feel this interior design sets a benchmark as to what luxury design can achieve: Creating a serene refuge within generational journeys as well as in uncertain times.<\/p>\n"},"permalinks":{"fr":"https:\/\/int.design\/fr\/projets\/serenity-home\/","en":"https:\/\/int.design\/en\/projects\/serenity-home\/"},"titles":{"fr":"Serenity Home","en":"Serenity Home"},"wp_fields":[],"laravel_id":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/int.design\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/project\/135549","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/int.design\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/project"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/int.design\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/project"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/int.design\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=135549"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}