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DESIGN CONNECT PROMOTING GOOD TASTE
A JOURNEY BACK IN TIME
HOTEL CRAFTSMEN REKINDLES THE PAGES OF HISTORY WITH A DASH OF LUXURY
PROJECT AUTODESK THE AUTODESK OFFICE SPACE IN GRIFFINTOWN TAKES INSPIRATION FROM THE SOFTWARE ITSELF
KINOYA II A SUBTLE PLAY OF GEOMETRY AND CREATIVITY
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rchitecture is a theatre of sorts. It involves different acts where the bygone and the new elements of design connote a story. These bygone elements include heritage properties too which have witnessed the drama of human existence across centuries. They have survived the spectacle and continue to remain spectacular even in contemporary times. So it’s no wonder attempts are made to preserve them and the nostalgia they represent, a lot of these properties are now getting converted into hotels.
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After a year of extensive renovations, a landmark 17th century building on one of Amsterdam’s oldest canals has reopened its doors as Hotel The Craftsmen. The 14-room boutique hotel celebrates historical Dutch crafts with cleverly designed themed rooms. A stay at Hotel The Craftsman offers the luxury and comfort of a boutique hotel, combined with a unique design, rich history, and craftsmanship.
The charm of architectural history also continues to entice. It upholds a status quo in design which teleports one back in time. A lot of independent properties love to espouse this contemplative affection for the past, more so, because of the happy associations it embeds. The Cartier project is an attempt to revive the architectural heritage of a quaint cottage in the Plateau Mont-Royal by giving it a second life. The project has been designed by Microclimat an architecture and construction firm based in Montreal, Quebec.
Meanwhile in Griffintown, a historic neighbourhood of Montreal, Quebec, southwest of downtown, ACDF Architecture utilise a combination of colours, forms and geometry to design the office space for Autodesk. The final design of the office space brings 3D objects in Autodesk to life. In San Francisco, William Duff Architects and interior design studio Graven refurbish the 7,158 square-foot British Airways Lounge. The new lounge entices the traveller with a minimalist design , a soothing color palette of blues, grays and earth tones, and floor-to-ceiling windows with runway views. Editor Vikas Bhadra vikasbhadra@designconnect.biz Designer Darshan Palav
Back home, on the banks of the river Godavari, in Nashik, Maharashtra, Sanjay Puri Architects design a hotel which infuses the contemporary syntax of design with energy efficiency and the tenets of sustainability. This and more in this issue of Design Connect.
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Refurbishing the Lounge - William Duff Architects and Studio Graven impart the magic of design in the British Airways Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
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Project Autodesk - Colours, forms and geometry which define 3d models in an Autodesk window come to life
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A Journey Back in Time - Housed in a 17th century building of one of Amsterdam’s oldest canals, Hotel Craftsmen rekindles the pages of history with a dash of luxury
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A reflection of style and opulence - An interplay of shapes and materials at the Sunac sales office based in Chongqing makes its intentions very clear
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On the banks of the Godavari - Sanjay Puri Architects design an energy efficient and sustainable hotel in Nashik
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The Cartier Project - Revival of the architectural heritage of a quaint cottage
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Kinoya II - An intersection of geometry and creativity by Jean De Lessard - Designers CrĂŠatifs
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Spatial Experiments - A project in Courdimanche, France tries to achieve equanimity with a foreplay of voids and fullness
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The lounge project by William Duff Architects and Studio Graven
British Airways Lounge At SFO Sports A New Look Project Designed By : William Duff Architects and Studio Graven Photo Courtesy: Eric Rorer Photography William Duff Architects and interior design studio Graven recently refurbished the British Airways Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
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The lounge project by William Duff Architects and Studio Graven
The 7,158 square-foot British Airways Lounge at SFO features minimalist design, a soothing color palette of blues, grays and earth tones, and floor-to-ceiling windows with runway views.
The lounge at SFO provides 146 seats-from bench seating, club chairs and bar stools to desk chairs-in various configurations to suit any traveler’s needs.
In the reception area of lounge, located in Concourse A between gates A4 and A6 at SFO, the airlines’ logo features on a plush, dark blue wall fronting two metallic check-in podiums. 80 percent of seats in the lounge have access to power, including dedicated work areas with runway views.
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The lounge project by William Duff Architects and Studio Graven
The lounge project by William Duff Architects and Studio Graven
The boutique dining room features an entry alcove clad in bronze wall panelling.
Critical to the design for Green Beans’ new outpost in the International Terminal at SFO was the company’s desire to create “cafes of calm” for busy people. WDA realized a comfortable environment evoked through natural materials, warm lighting and textured finishes. Design Connect|April-June 2020
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The lounge project by William Duff Architects and Studio Graven
The lounge project by William Duff Architects and Studio Graven
At the entrance, the outline of walnut, which sweepingly curves down from the ceiling to the coffee brand’s logo, initiates a welcoming gesture, while framing a view into the space. Walnut, used on the walls, ceiling and the feature millwork display wall, contrasts with the shades-of-white color palette.
Materials dialog as the honeycomb-patterned floor and textured wall meet walnut, articulated from chairs and bench seating to wall and ceiling.
Bench seating, back-padded in an earthy shade of green, adds to the cozy, modern vibe.
The 1,500 square foot Boudin at SFO is the brand’s latest airport rollout. The open kitchen creates a strong visual connection to the dining and retail areas. Connect Online@ wdarch.com
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ACDF BRINGS AUTODESK 3D CONCEPTS TO LIFE Project Designed By: ACDF Architecture Photo Courtesy: Adrien Williams
Colours, forms and geometry which define 3d models in an Autodesk window come to life in its office space based in Griffintown, a historic neighbourhood of Montreal, Quebec, southwest of downtown.
The Autodesk Project by ACDF
ACDF Architecture, a firm renowned for its use of anamorphic patterns and unusual juxtapositions of materials, is proud to unveil the new offices of Autodesk, situated in the trendy district of Griffintown, bordering downtown Montreal. The 40,360 sf project, comprising two floors of an existing office building, houses 200 Autodesk employees and features a series of offices, meeting rooms, breakout spaces, a game room, a media gallery, and multifunctional event spaces.
Tasked with creating a more branded space for the Montreal operations of the globallyrenowned company, ACDF drew from within to bring 3D objects from Autodesk’s software programs to life, ensuring maximal workspace efficiency and capturing the essence of the company’s products and people. “It’s always challenging to design with strict spatial requirements within an existing framework,” notes Veronica Lalli, Architect and Project Manager at ACDF. “We were able to meet all of the needs through the strategic placement of objects, using contrasts in colour and form.”
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A Sustainable Approach In approaching the Autodesk project, ACDF focused on being as sustainable as possible in terms of preserving as many of the space’s existing structural elements as they could.
The space was scanned in 3D and, using Autodesk’s powerful Revit program, the team conducted in-depth studies of every existing room. By identifying spaces with compatible qualities, ACDF was able to minimize the demolition process. The firm endeavored to preserve partitions that still offered value, while leveraging portions of existing polished
concrete floors and white ceilings as a base for their material palette.
“We made some of the existing spaces work for them, and then we designed some new spaces that are the heart and soul of the project,” explains Ms. Lalli. “For instance, we were able to preserve a large portion of the enclosed rooms on the main floor, which now serves as their services block, addressing their needs in the space.” Autodesk wanted its services block to be the central anchor of the office’s public space, with numerous informal lounges, whiteboard
forms and colours was inspired by the core of Autodesk itself. Returning to the company’s flagship product, AutoCad, and the computeraided design system, they embraced the concept of generating architectural shapes, and then morphing them to create volumes using control points and Autodesk ‘digital modifying commands’. That concept unfolds immediately upon arrival on the 3rd floor of the new offices, where the elevator door serves as a gateway into the reception zone, delineated by black glass finishes, shiny epoxy flooring, a branded backlit screen, and a life-size display screen.
walls, presentation spaces, and entertainment facilities designed for hosting events surrounding it. In order to create separation between the level’s public spaces and private offices, ACDF added layers of film and branding patterns to the existing window glaze of the latter, ensuring privacy without severing the flow of diffused natural light. Conceived From Within
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Each delineated space has a particular function, with the purple star housing a media gallery to display a wide array of Autodesk’s work, while also serving as a passageway to a multifunctional presentation zone featuring bleachers and a projection screen. In the bleacher zone, an integrated kitchenette and bar enhance the facilities for hosting public events, while a more formal kitchen provides access to an outdoor terrace. While the main kitchen area already existed, ACDF extended it with a hyper-acoustic new game room defined by its abundant natural light and its filleted geometry, creating colourful geometric seating and rounded blue walls and ceiling. Colourful Geometric Efficiency
Each corridor leads to a different object and colour scheme, with six colour zones in total spread across the two floors.
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The Autodesk Project by ACDF
The black ‘scenographic spine’ frames a contrasting white corridor, flanked to the left by a wall of Autodesk working images, and to the right by the frosted glass of the public conference room. The short corridor leads into a gaping purple star, developed through Autodesk software, fitted through edge modifications and control point adjustments, and then built to be larger than life.
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On the second level, ACDF’s focus shifted to operational efficiency for the bulk of the company’s day-to-day operations. Functionally, Autodesk employees work in small groups and require lots of breakout zones. The firm once again played with geometrical shapes and forms to develop a series of pods that would break up the wide-open space.
The strategically placed pods define a series of intimate zones, while maintaining the concept of an open space. Each zone is like an individual neighbourhood, identified uniquely by a shape and colour, and deriving its name from the object that defines it.
Carpeting provides a sort of rippling effect, as if each unique object was dropped into the space, with colour patterns that denote transitions from one zone to the next as a way finding principle.
To complete the functional separation of each space from its adjacent neighbourhood, and from the surrounding enclosed offices, finishing touches include acoustic natural wool felt wrapped around each geometric pod, resulting in snug casual meeting nooks around the pods. ACDF was able to further isolate the sound of each zone through the preservation of some existing acoustic ceiling tiles, and with the addition of carpeting.
“We were able to create a series of multifunctional spaces that address the client’s needs, while wrapping them in the embrace of a larger branded space,” concludes Veronica Lalli. “Collectively, the spaces capture the essence of what Autodesk is all about.” Connect Online@ www.acdf.ca/en/
The Autodesk Project by ACDF
“The idea was to create a flowing space where, in any corridor, you can turn to objects and colours to reference where you are,” explains Ms. Lalli. “We didn’t want people to find themselves in an unrecognizable spot on the floor plan, not being able to situate themselves, which is something that often happens in open layout offices.”
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A journey back in time
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Renovation of The Craftsmen by Stef van der Bijl and Team
Renovation of The Craftsmen by Stef van der Bijl and Team
Post renovation, the ingenious design of the hotel, initiates an interaction between luxury and history. Project Designed By: Stef van der Bijl and Team Photo Courtesy: JoĂŁo Vis
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Renovation of The Craftsmen by Stef van der Bijl and Team
After a year of extensive renovations, a landmark 17th Century building on one of Amsterdam’s oldest canals has reopened its doors as Hotel The Craftsmen. The 14-room boutique hotel celebrates historical Dutch crafts with cleverly designed themed rooms. A stay at Hotel The Craftsman offers the luxury and comfort of a boutique hotel, combined with a unique design, rich history, and craftsmanship.
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Renovation of The Craftsmen by Stef van der Bijl and Team
Spread over three historical properties, the hotel offers fourteen distinct and well-appointed rooms. Each room is given the name of the various craftsmen, such as the Boat Builders Signature Suite, The Instrument Makers Single Room, and the Bike Builders Deluxe Double Room. Together, the three buildings are listed as a national monument dating from 1652.
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Renovation of The Craftsmen by Stef van der Bijl and Team
During the extensive redesign, authentic elements were either preserved or meticulously restored. Any new design elements respect the distinct historical character and charm and pay homage to the hotel’s name. Period delft blue tiles, bedsteads, monumental floors, and the original staircase pair perfectly with beautiful antiques, vintage finds, modern materials, and clever reuse of craft related items the designers introduced to offer the comfort of today.
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Twelve of the fourteen hotel rooms boast impressive views of the Amsterdam canals. The other two are located in the back of the hotel and overlook the vibrant Lijnbaanssteeg alley. Each room has its own unique design, representing a craft while respecting the historical context of the building.
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True Craftsmanship Meets Alluring Design
Boutique Experience
Renovation of The Craftsmen by Stef van der Bijl and Team
To offer guests the luxury and comfort they can expect, the hotel offers exquisite baths, Dyson hairdryers, comfortable beds, and carefully selected amenities, Hotel The Craftsmen ensures the best possible and most personal hotel experience. The breakfast served in the art-filled gallery overlooking the canal offers an extensive selection of freshly baked bread and pastries. Guests can further enjoy fresh cold cuts, fruit, fresh juices, teas, and any coffee they like. Furthermore, they can order eggs in any style or try warm Dutch traditional Poffertjes. These are “Dutch pancakes” that are fast becoming the guests’ favorite.
Breakfast is hosted by the hotels’ ambassadors. The ambassadors are the core of the hotel. They are the guests’ beck and are the hosts, receptionists, concierge and other staff there to make sure all guests feel welcome and are comfortable. The ambassadors are in the know of go-to spots and can provide tips and tailored recommendations for their stay in vibrant and stunning Amsterdam. To achieve this, the owners turned to artist Stef van de Bijl, who brought in more local craftsmen such as illustrator Aart Taminiau and steel designer Joram Barbiers. Together, they implemented original and imaginative design elements for which they often repurposed vintage materials befitting the theme. With their collective expertise and craftsmanship, they have given antiques and curiosa a contemporary and practical function within the hotel. Amongst the unique elements are an old canoe serving as a ceiling lamp, a wardrobe made with the emergency exit door of a Fokker F28 jet airliner, and reclaimed aluminum shoe-stretchers from the 1940’s getting a second chance in life as wall mounted reading lights. Every corner, nook, and cranny offers another design surprise.
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Redevelopment
The impressive canal houses at the Singel share a rich history. Roelof Swaen, deputy to legendary Dutch sea admiral Michiel de Ruyter, constructed the oldest of the three buildings in 1652. His ‘Huis de Swaen’ (The Swan) was initially a ferry house but turned into a hotel in the nineteenth century. An original stone plaque on the sidewall of the building, shows a swan, referring to its historical name today, In 1917, an Amsterdam local man with the name Brouwer bought Huis de Swaen and opened his Hotel, aptly called Hotel Brouwer. Exactly 100 years later, the Brouwer heirs sold it to the current owners, the Zandbergen family.
The Zandbergen family took on the challenging task of turning the national monument into a luxurious boutique hotel. Challenging is an understatement, as the original 17th-century architecture had to remain intact in accordance with the requirements of Amsterdam’s monument care. They also stipulated that in some places in the hotel, the original features or elements had to be brought back. These can now be admired by guests staying at the hotel. Some of these include authentic bedsteads, a so-called ‘Keulse goot’ (a 17th-century indoor gutter), and Delft Blue tiles. The rich history is also reflected in the monumental staircase, the exposed beams and eaves, the original wooden floors, and the intimate and narrow hallways.
For Michelle Zandbergen, daughter of the Zandbergen family and responsible for the day-to-day operation of Hotel The Craftsmen, it is important that the historical value of the hotel and the unique location are represented in every nook and cranny of the hotel. “Amsterdam has a wonderful history of craftsmanship, we want to bring that cultural heritage to life by not only creating a beautiful hotel but also by letting the guests touch and feel the craftsmanship that is behind it. To achieve that we have combined the raw, authentic crafts that define this city with a modern, luxury boutique experience.” Connect Online@ www.vanderbyl.nl www.hotelthecraftsmen.com
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The Chongqing sales office of Sunac, a real estate development company uses modern day materials to script a design narrative, tailor-made to entice an urban mind.
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Project Designed By: AOE China Photo Courtesy : Huang Ligang
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An Interplay Of Shapes And Materials
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Sunac Sales Office by aoe
Located in the northern zone of the core region of Chongqing, China, the project consists of a cliffside building, designed and constructed into its surrounding mountain faรงade. The main structure has been completed, and designers have deconstructed and reconstructed its internal spaces with an infusion of architectural elements conducive to the topography, resulting in the creation of a rich architectural, urban space.
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Sunac Sales Office by aoe
The 3,000m² sales office project consists of four floors. The main entrance is located on the third level, providing access to the main sales center functional areas, including exhibition space, which spans the second and third floors. Embracing the sales center, the ground floor features a heated swimming pool and health club, while a small art gallery occupies the fourth floor.
The project highlights relationships between architecture, nature, society, and the people of Chongqing, thus enhancing the spatial experience of the building’s visitors through a designoriented rethinking of modern lifestyles.
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The concept targets large-scale urban architecture as a conduit for fostering community vitality through public participation and interaction, inspiring people to enhance their life experiences of the future.
The open concept of the sales offices breaks with tradition, promoting a more inclusive environment conducive to interaction. The artistic space on the top level will continue to evolve as an integral part of the interactive theme, with plans to develop the space into a community art center in the near future.
Externally, the project incorporates the shapes and forms of surrounding natural rock formations, adapted through deconstructive techniques to create flowing spaces. To complement those elements, the designers carefully studied the characteristics of a wide variety of materials and their effect on shadow and light. Stainless-steel, abundant glass, and acrylic light rods brilliantly contrast with cave-like elements reminiscent of a Roman grotto.
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The main entrance is supported by a riveted steel structure to form the principal framework. Large sections of the wall are cantilevered by steel columns, with composite plates inserted to reduce the overall load. This combination contributes to the irregular freehand brushwork facade of the building’s walls. Externally, 800 mm glass cantilevers seamlessly connect the glass framework.
By day, the mirrored finish of the structure’s stainless-steel framework glistens in the sunlight, distinguishing itself amongst the surrounding greenery. By night, acrylic light rods emanate brightly, enveloping the structure in a fantastical, dream-like aura. Sculptural design elements further contribute to the building’s external visual appeal, positioning it as a work of art that is embraced by the people as a source of civic pride and interaction. Connect Online@ www.aoe-china.com
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Sunac Sales Office by aoe
The sculptural building’s deconstructivism is highly visible, infusing vibrancy into the city with its splendid artwork and aluminum-formed, thousand-paper crane façade, the latter being a reference to Asian cultural symbolism representing health, longevity, and truth. Stainless-steel plates form the internal workings of the crane system, combined with hanging folded aluminum plates to achieve a dazzling external design.
Aria Hotel by Sanjay Puri Architects
AN ENERGY EFFICIENT HOTEL
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Located on the banks of the Godavari in Nashik, Maharashtra the Aria Hotel designed by Sanjay Puri Architects epitomises the concept of sustainability in many ways.
The site for this hotel is gently contoured rising up 9M towards the south with the entry at the lowest level in the north. Situated in the wine-growing region of India, the north faces a large river and a dam with hills beyond. The southern side rises up into hills in close proximity to the site. The client’s requirements included a large banquet hall of 15000 sq ft in addition to 60 rooms and other facilities. Since the banquet hall would have large gatherings its access is planned directly from the road frontage at the lowest level of the site. The public facilities including the hotel lobby, restaurant, bar, spa & business center occupy a higher level 6 meters above the banquet hall entered directly from an ascending approach road.
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Aria Hotel by Sanjay Puri Architects
Project Designed By: Sanjay Puri Architects Photo Courtesy: Dinesh Mehta
Aria Hotel by Sanjay Puri Architects
The rooms at the higher level are oriented to face the river in the north or the immediate hills in the south with open circulation spaces & naturally ventilated & skylit courtyards. Each level of the hotel is integrated with the natural contours of the site, minimizing land cutting & landfill. No soil was taken out of the site or brought into the site while constructing, making the construction both economical and sustainable. Over fifty percent of the walls are built with natural black basalt stone available in close proximity to the site. All the circulation spaces are naturally lit & ventilated rendering the building energy efficient. Solar panels on the rooftop, over the banquet kitchen & parking areas, generate fifty percent of the electrical energy required for the hotel.
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Aria Hotel by Sanjay Puri Architects
Rainwater harvesting tanks, with water recycling & reuse, further add to the sustainable methods adopted for the design of this hotel. All the rooms, restaurants, spa & banquets open into sheltered balconies & decks that provide outdoor usable spaces whilst minimizing the heat gain into the internal volumes.
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Aria Hotel by Sanjay Puri Architects
Aria Hotel by Sanjay Puri Architects
On each floor, the rooms form rectilinear cuboids that are angled differently creating balconies that frame the picturesque surroundings with 2 floor high suites at the topmost levels. Painted in terracotta color stucco, these frames are juxtaposed with the black basalt stone walls of the lower floors. Aria Hotel is designed contextually, responding to the site contours, the views of the surroundings, the climate & the materials creating a web of experiences within its different volumes.
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The Cartier project by Microclimat
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The Cartier project is an attempt to revive the architectural heritage of a quaint cottage in the Plateau Mont-Royal by giving it a second life. Project Designed By: Microclimat Photo Courtesy: Adrien Williams
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The Cartier project by Microclimat
Compact and nestled on a city lot with restrained proportions, including a narrow lateral passage and a small green inner courtyard, the original house presented some challenges for its expansion. Meeting the clients’ desire to connect the indoor spaces to the exterior spaces without losing the home’s existing charm and intimacy would be no small feat. The architectural response thus articulated itself around a balance of old and new with conservation and modernization treatments of the exterior facades and of the home’s interior details.
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The Cartier project by Microclimat
The front facade now presents fine restorative work of its original features, typical of Montreal plexes: ironwork balconies, exterior cornices, and brickwork. Refurbishing these elements reinforced the existing harmony between the house and its immediate surroundings, all while shedding light on their architectural qualities.
The back of the home, however, presents a contemporary language that is expressed through the addition of a living room. This new volume, with proportions that match the scale of the project, allows for an extension of the home without overtaking the courtyard. Where interior meets exterior, this garden room creates a strong visual and physical symbiosis of the two spaces. Design Connect|April-June 2020
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The articulation of the expansion also introduces a play of intimate terraces on two levels, one that optimizes the dialogue with the landscape while conserving its protection from the outside eye. In this continued spirit of sharing space with the current architecture, the new volume humbly extends onto the lot, adding to the intimacy through the various outdoor areas. The Cartier project by Microclimat
Inside the home, the coexistence of old and new continues courtesy of the restoration and modernization efforts. The intervention first focused on breaking down barriers between rooms to create a fluid layout that better meets the needs of modern-day living.
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To respect the essence of the home, the staircase, and other key elements such as the massive wooden doors and moldings, the plaster moldings and the cast-iron radiators were restored.
These refurbished features cast a rich and textured backdrop upon which natural and elegant accents of walnut, glass, and crude steel express themselves. The choice of finishings, as well as the scale of the extension, speak to the precision and attention that was brought to each intervention.
Through the revaluation of the Montreal residential architectural heritage, this project conveys the relevance of considering conservation work in the broader interest of sustainable development.
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Kinoya II by Jean De Lessard - Designers Créatifs
KINOYA II: A POLYGONAL STUDY IN SPACE
Project Designed By: Jean De Lessard Designers Créatifs Photo Courtesy: Raphaël Thibodeau
An intersection of geometry and creativity brings to life the new Isakaya Kinoya. The project designed by Jean De Lessard - Designers Créatifs uses the art of origami to good effect.
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Kinoya II based in Bishop Street, in Montreal amplifies the tunnel effect on the ground floor and first floor, thanks to the assembly of polygons that are partially concealing the original masonry that was preserved for its rough appearance and for the sake of the economy of materials.
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Encroaching on the circulation axes, the wooden geometries dictate a zigzag path along which basic furniture and platforms are organized. Furthermore, they unfurl in the remodeled kitchen on the ground floor and around the bar counter upstairs, forming nooks and crannies that seem to confine the diners while the alternation of materials of different opacity offers entertaining points of view.
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The key element of the project is an imposing scaffolding of metal grids made to order in the workshop and assembled on the spot. This stalagmite painted in yellow that rises to the top of the floor hides the staircase from view. Its unrefined workmanship enhances the “rough” plasticity typical of an izakaya.
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The 50,000 stickers that adorn the structure add a dynamic irreverent note. The yellow here evokes the connotation of tumult that befits a shabby café one can imagine at the end of a dark alley.
In Kinoya II Jean De Lessard - Designers Créatifs attempt to explore the orthogonality and the verticality of space and by the looks of it, the morphology of the narrow two-story premises lends itself perfectly to it. The result, well, its there for everyone to see.
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Spatial Experiments by Martins Afonso Atelier de Design
Spatial Experiments Voids and Fullness
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A renovated project based in Courdimanche, France denotes a foreplay of voids and fullness together denoting a sense of equanimity.
The owners of the project wanted to renovate and adapt this house to their way of life, a more comfortable one, and above all, in accordance with their tastes. A good deal of time was given to the designers to reinvent the space and think about it in a new light, with new use, especially for children. The main asset of the house was its light, and the double-height volume in the living room, unexploited until then. As a result, a mezzanine net came to life in this space, allowing the outdoor light to come through, yet offering another way to take over this area.
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Project Designed By: Martins | Afonso atelier de design Photo Courtesy: MickaĂŤl Martins Afonso
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The white floor on the ground floor, beyond its high reflective potential, brings out all the elements that are put down on it. The flooring shade also highlights an inversion of sensations with the shuttered concrete ceiling. This change upsets the habits to reinforce the notion of the void at the center of the net. The integrated furnishings, mostly oak with some black spots, bring warm fragments to the place, as gold nuggets one ties oneself to and which structure the clear and infinite space. The goal was to reorganize these living spaces developed upon two floors, in order to create a general coherence in the project, while at the same time creating distinct areas dedicated to a specific use.
The central area links both levels as a backbone. It is a huge sculpted wooden volume, in which several functions and usages are articulated: it is, on the one hand, the stairs that lead to the other floors but also access the basement, the toilets, the bar, the library, the storage for vinyl records, and the television unit. The whole is materialized with games of solids and voids, punctuated by numerous spaces hidden by door curtains or small trap doors.
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In front of it, a line develops along the wall, on each side of the stove, with on one side a bench seat with integrated storage for parents, welcoming relaxation, and on the other, toys storage for children to play with. The whole is topped by large shelves, as a ribbon unrolling on the wall, sheltering books, and subdued lighting.
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Spatial Experiments by Martins Afonso Atelier de Design
In parallel, a piece of furniture going through the front entrance of the house welcomes us, inviting us to sit down and take our shoes off before coming in. This piece goes up to the living room wall, facing the central block. This pathway made of wood throughout conceals numerous Hi-Fi storage units.
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Spatial Experiments by Martins Afonso Atelier de Design
Spatial Experiments by Martins Afonso Atelier de Design
The mezzanine net becomes, depending on the time of day, a space for children to play, a place to relax in family, or a movie room.
Bordering the net, along the wall, a wooden strip inhabits the residual space under the slope, offering a number of storages, and integrating a video projector and home cinema, concealed behind sliding doors once the showing is over. This strip continues on the next wall with a different shape, where the structure of the net is wrapped by wood and allows for a sequence of tiny trap doors, with some more storage spaces. Like a theatrical production, the light falls onto the walls and the furniture, as such creating a warm atmosphere throughout the day, making these spaces pleasant and soothing. The result is a true call for relaxation in this area, where everybody finds their own space without cluttering the available space. Connect Online@ www.martinsafonso.com
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