Reconstruction of a 1970s Residential House in Canada

Reconstruction of a 1970s Residential House in Canada

© Maxime Brouillet

Private Belcourt residence is a typical Canadian house built in the 1970s. Clients wanted to improve the functionality of a 300-square-meter building and make it more spacious and bright. During the reconstruction, architects from Atelier Pierre Thibault preserved the main volume of the house and the original wall cladding. Meanwhile, internal partitions were completely removed, resulting in a large open space on the first floor with an open layout including common use areas.

At the back of the house, a wide terrace with a wooden canopy was added, leading to a pool. The terrace serves as an external living area extending into the garden and providing access to the inner courtyard.

On the upper floor, a small reading nook and office were created, which are illuminated by two dormer windows. Here also are three small bedrooms and the main bedroom with an adjacent bathroom. The fifth bedroom is located on the basement level and can accommodate guests for overnight stays.

Interior finishing mainly consists of wooden flooring and clean white wall surfaces. This minimalist decor is complemented by concise and expressive pieces of modernist furniture.

Photos: Maxime Brouillet