Residential renovation in Montreal.Color contrasts for minimal furniture

Paying particular attention to the needs of the client, who works in the field of environment and health and is very sensitive to indoor wellness, architect David Dworkind renovates a property of the Forties in a residential district of the city of Montreal

Outside, the original masonry is renovated with a few changes to the external openings. The main work is represented by a series of sliding glass doors eight meters long that open from the kitchen and the garden at the back

Part of the masonry rear wall is removed and a steel support beam added. The metalworking now forms a canopy above the terrace covered with red cedar. Above the large opening, the two windows in each of the children's bedrooms on the first floor were replaced with a window

A new wall is created in the middle of the house, a "green" wall made of numerous plants that acts as a central element. With a height of 2.8 x 5 metres, the screen divides two living areas on two levels to form a double-height space. Set in a white frame, the green is raised above the ground floor to provide space for the window below with a view of the two living areas

A visual connection is created between the two spaces by introducing an opening animated by a laser-cut steel sliding panel that can guarantee privacy in the living room when necessary. The rest of the interior is reconfigured to create a lot of light and a few divisions between the different spaces. An open plan kitchen and a dining room accompany the living rooms on the ground floor, while on the first floor there are two bedrooms, a master bedroom, two bathrooms and a study

Wooden planks cover the floors of the entire residence and complete the walls painted white as part of a palette of simple and neutral materials. This can also be seen in the bathrooms, lined with gray tiles

In contrast to the neutral and shaded tones, a series of boxes covered with cardboard panels painted blue are used to hide the environments and reduce the footprint. A large volume on the ground floor hides the entrance and bathroom with bookcases outside, while a smaller box contains shelving on the first floor

The kitchen furniture made from Russian plywood is covered in grey and white laminate. The glass splash guard running along the worktop is embossed with a piece of music chosen by the clients. For lunch, you can choose between a white quartz corner top, which wraps around the kitchen island to form a bar area for a quick snack or a wooden dining table

A project with a minimal style that aims to bring light and new openings giving a sense of overall lightness and airiness to all the areas