Dark slate tiles, white marble and wood are among the materials that Canadian studio Appareil Architecture has used in the renovation of a mid-century home in Montreal to "foster harmony" with existing details.
Appareil Architecture designed the overhaul for a residence in the city's Outremont neighbourhood, which was completed in the 1960s by Montreal architect Jean Ouelle.

The local studio was tasked with renovating the mid-century family house with contemporary elements that still honoured the building's modernist charm, such as its linear form and simple materials of wood and stone.
A key element of the decor is the pared-down palette of grey, white and black hues. This feature is intended to enliven the interiors in a cohesive manner.
"Throughout the project, particular attention was given to the existing building to highlight its original character and foster harmony between old and new elements," said Appareil Architecture.
"The interventions honour the existing architecture while modernising the space to make it more functional and welcoming," the studio continued.

Appareil Architecture reconfigured the arrangement of the three-storey property, removing partitions on the ground floor to create fluid spaces and open up views to the back garden.

The team created a huge window in the dining room to the garden vista and bring in plenty of natural light. The opening is framed in wood, picking up the hues of the wooden dining table and ch...