Maison Lagarde in Montreal, Canadian Building, Residential Quebec Architecture, Images, Interior
Maison Lagarde in Montreal
Contemporary Home in Quebec, Canada ? design by la SHED architecture
3 Mar 2017
Maison Lagarde
Design: la SHED architecture
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Maison Lagarde – Grands Prix du Design 2017 Winning Project for the 1600 Square Foot or Less Residential Category

Built on a very narrow and shallow lot, on a small Plateau-Mont-Royal street, this new 4-level Montreal residence is characterized by its small square footage per floor. In fact, living spaces have been divided over two levels; the kitchen and dining room face the yard whereas the mezzanine living room is perched above.
The house is of modest scale and spaces have thus been conceived with the intent of maximizing available surface area. The kitchen, located on the ground floor, adheres to this concept with its compact and highly functional design scheme. The entrance and cloakroom are separated from living spaces by a white kitchen cabinet block that allows light to pass above. The uninterrupted ceiling, meanwhile, provides the space with an accentuated impression of openness. The integrated furniture is distinguished by its minimalistic design and fine finishing details. With their quasi unreal thinness, the countertop edges and panels give the entire room an air of lightness. In heavy contrast, the kitchen island is defined by its matte black surfaces and accessories as well...