{"id":13243,"date":"2015-03-16T11:38:56","date_gmt":"2015-03-16T16:38:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/?p=13243"},"modified":"2019-12-05T08:56:51","modified_gmt":"2019-12-05T08:56:51","slug":"du-tour-residence-in-laval-canada-by-clairoux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sohomod.com\/blog\/du-tour-residence-in-laval-canada-by-clairoux\/","title":{"rendered":"Du Tour Residence in Laval, Canada by Clairoux"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Our challenge was to transform a family home built in the Fifties into a contemporary residence. The same family has owned the property for decades. Naturally, the house is steeped in memories and, in a sense, is a showcase of family history \u2013 this is a quality we were asked to preserve. From the outside, we had an interesting prairie-style \u201ccanvas\u201d to work with; and inside, we allowed the house\u2019s unique features to guide our design decisions. Working closely with architects at Open Form, we created a serene and elegant space in harmony with its natural surroundings.<\/p>\n

First, we went to work on the outside. We restored the house\u2019s prairie style by recreating horizontal lines and bringing out the beauty of the natural wood. Next, we \u201cexploded\u201d the inside (formerly, a cramped and inward-looking place) to create a sense of space and possibility. Southern exposure suggested a floor-to-ceiling window \u2013 in this case covering both floors for optimal natural light. The splendid natural surroundings cried out for an opening in the southeast corner, in the heart of the living space, providing a stunning view of the stream nearby.<\/p>\n

Inside, we opted for a clean contemporary look featuring horizontal lines and streamlined volumes. We wanted light; we wanted flow. The only bulky feature we kept was the natural stone chimney in the large central fireplace.<\/p>\n

Above all, we wanted to avoid sterile black-and-white juxtapositions, which have been overused in recent years. Our goal was to create an elegant contemporary space by breathing new life into an architectural legacy from the previous century. To pull this off, we relied on subtlety and a clean-canvas approach that focused on lines, volumes and materials. For a perfect example of the power of combining horizontal lines and up-to-the-minute design, take a look at the kitchen.<\/p>\n

Our colleague, interior decorator Patrick Robichaud, delivered distinctive design totally in compliance with the project\u2019s requirements. Furnishings and accessories were selected with the owner \u2013 a joint effort that resulted in the sober and elegant finish we were aiming for. A home has life and character, it is something that is always evolving, and so some design touches will continue to be added over time Clairoux<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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