A former 4-plex later combined into a duplex, the project consisted in transforming this 1900?s property into a contemporary single-family home, with a small addition in the back. The existing two-storey building was half abandoned and in need of major renovations. After completely gutting the interior space, the structure was modified to remove all interior walls as well as the back wall.

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Architects: EM architecture · Office Profile

Location: Montreal, QC, Canada

Collaborator: Point Carré Entrepreneur général

Area: 3100.0 ft2

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Adrien Williams · Photographer Profile

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From the architect. A former 4-plex later combined into a duplex, the project consisted in transforming this 1900?s property into a contemporary single-family home, with a small addition in the back. The existing two-storey building was half abandoned and in need of major renovations. After completely gutting the interior space, the structure was modified to remove all interior walls as well as the back wall.

© Adrien Williams

The layout is articulated around a new central opening, 6? wide and extending the full width of the house crowned by a linear skylight also the full 45? width, which provides ample natural light to the central spaces. A p...