The Côte-Sainte-Catherine House: light and poetry in a rediscovered space

The renovation of the Côte-Sainte-Catherine House in Montreal, designed by Le Borgne Rizk Architecture, transforms a family home with a new bright and contemporary spatiality, where arches, precious materials, and plays of light create a unique and timeless environment.

The renovation that celebrates light and simplicity

The renovation of the Côte-Sainte-Catherine House in Montreal, carried out by Le Borgne Rizk Architecture, is an example of how renovation projects can transform a home into a bright and contemporary living space. The ground floor was redesigned to remove partitions that limited space and natural light, creating a seamless flow between the rooms. This design choice has turned the house into an open and airy environment, where natural light penetrates every corner, bringing a new energy to the heart of the home. The changes have reinterpreted the essence of the space, making it a bright refuge where contemporary needs coexist with refined simplicity.

Harmony between arches, transparencies, and precious materials

The main entrance of the house has been transformed into a scenography of refined arches, some embellished with glass doors that create a fluid dialogue between the rooms. The white walls, like a neutral canvas, enhance the polychromatic reflections of the terrazzo floor, giving a sophisticated and welcoming touch to the environment. The balance between curved forms and the choice of precious materials makes the visual experience harmonious and rich in details. The combination of transparencies and colors makes each passage a visually satisfying moment, where natural light becomes a decorative element in its own right.

The solarium transformed into a kitchen, the new heart of the home

One of the boldest interventions was the relocation of the kitchen to the solarium, an area previously overlooked but rich in natural light. This choice reflects the innovative approach of Le Borgne Rizk Architecture, which has been able to reinvent a residual space, transforming it into a functional and bright environment. "The technical challenge was significant, but the result exceeded expectations," explains Sophie Le Borgne, founder of the studio. The new kitchen stands out for the granite countertops, which harmonize with the terrazzo flooring, while the walnut doors add warmth and timeless beauty. This room has become the beating heart of the home, a space where conviviality meets essential design.

Light as a symbolic and narrative element

The project stages natural light as a symbolic element, capable of interacting with the outside and evoking the beauty of the backyard garden. The large windows, glass doors, and solarium contribute to creating a fascinating play of light and shadows, which changes with the seasons and tells a different story every day. The enveloping brightness invites contemplation, transforming the interior spaces into a canvas that reflects the surrounding nature. The house thus becomes a place where light marks the rhythms of the day, offering moments of peace and a strong connection with the external environment.

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