Maison
Terrebonne
Born from an extreme transformation of a typical 90’s bungalow,
the “Maison Terrebonne” is located on a vast wooded plot of land.
Although certainly contemporary, the new residence is built on the
same foundations as the original house while preserving one of its
principal characteristics; split levels. This principle is at the very heart
of this building’s new architecture. This thorough building overhaul, in
combination with a larger upstairs, was designed in order to meet the
needs of a person living alone. Despite a small 1500 square foot living
space, the residence offers vast open rooms with an abundance of
natural lighting.
The house now features three split levels that are each designed for a
distinct set of functions that help establish a clear hierarchy between
intimate and communal zones. These zones are designed to be very
open in relation to each other and are only divided by the threshold
created by the flights of stairs. Directly accessible from the carport and
at the same height as the ground outside is the first of three levels that
contains both the entrance vestibule as well as a small office. Even
though this entry zone is also open, it is concealed from the living
spaces on the level above.
Once in the center of the staircase leading to the second level, the
visitor comes face to face with a large window with a view on the
woods behind the home. The kitchen can be found there, organized
around a large wooden island whose materials stand out in relation to
the neutral white walls.
Along the large bay window adjoining the kitchen can be found the
dining and living rooms. At the crossroads of all these levels is located
a pure white block that naturally reinforces the intimacy between
zones and around which gravitates circulation v