Louis-Hémon House, Villeray, Montréal Building Project, Quebec Home Transformation, Architect, Canadian Architecture, Images
Louis-Hémon House in Villeray
7 Apr 2022
Architect: Issadesign
Location: Villeray, Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Photos: David Boyer
Louis-Hémon House, Canada
Louis-Hémon House is a small brick house located on Louis-Hémon Street in Montreal recently underwent a major transformation. This residence had remained virtually unchanged since its construction in the 1950s. The program consisted of creating new living spaces that are bright, pleasant, and more adapted to a contemporary lifestyle, while respecting the original character of the residence.

Concept and strategies

Taking place in the heart of Villeray, a lively, family-oriented neighborhood on a human scale, it was clear to the agency that it was necessary to find the volumetric balance between the existing part of the building and the architectural addition, while promoting harmony with the neighborhood. Furthermore, it was essential to preserve key elements of the existing architecture such as the roof slopes, the dormer, and the characterful volume of the dwelling. New finishing materials were proposed in order to infuse character and echo the new installation. In addition to these modifications, the attic, an unused and cramped space, has been removed. It is through this decompartmentalization that the architectural potential took on its full meaning.
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