Montreal’s plateau in the heart of Mont-Royal, La Ferme What is the point of living within history is redefined. His latest project, Elmire, converts the 19th century industrial building into a sophisticated contemporary house. In the past, a textile mill and campbell’s soup factory, the structure now celebrates modern life by honoring its industrial roots.
Inside the Elmire, inheritance and innovation are found. La Fermes preserved the original wooden beams, arched opening and raw beauty of brickwork using these elements to guide a clean, structured layout. Modern white oak volume was inserted to shape the space and offer prudent storage, while the details of the subtle stone give the touch warm. They frames inserted volumes and organize each living area, transforming structural elements into functional design.
Slightly higher than the rest of the Kondo, the living room provides a clear vision to Mont Royal. This raised level makes visual drama, while a pull-out guest bed is tucking in the custom millwork. Space is yet to be considered minimal, comfortable with practical elegance.
Inspired by the love of geology and food owners, the kitchen has a striking Labradorite Granite Island with a Libra stainless-steel counter and rich oak cabinetry. The back of its clean lines is a hidden coffee nook, washing and water closet, all cleverly integrated without disrupting the flow.
Tuck in one of the inserted oak volumes, the powder room compact is yet impressive. The considering placement and quality finish shows the consistent focus of the project on the form and function.
Beyond a protected archway, the scaffold opens in a light -filled gallery and conjunctionary where the owners’ piano center takes the stage. Prepared by clean lines and soft natural light, this area becomes a cool area for creativity and reflection.
Elmier’s built-in shelling is both doubles in the form of storage and structure. Integrated into the oak framework, these shelves help define spatial borders and provide a constant sense of flow, which bind the spaces together.
Bathroom tiles and book-Mechade Calcutta Verde embraces the texture with a marble mixture. Five slabs form a spontaneous wall of micro geometry. A band of glass blocks brings to natural light, which offers an indifferent node for the design of the 1980s with highly functional remaining.
In the master suite, custom cabinets do more than store fabrics. A cleverness hides the liquor collection of the owners, it explains how each element in Elmire mixes the purpose with a personal meaning.
La firm’s thoughtful intervention does not reflect the past of the building, but enriches it, proves that the true change begins with hearing, the structure, references and those who would call it home.
