A home in an irregular neighborhood. 5th Avenue by Microclimat
17/10/2023.
[Montreal] Canada
metalocus, JORGE MARTINEZ, ANA GARCÍA LUJÁN
metalocus, JORGE MARTINEZ, ANA GARCÍA LUJÁN
Microclimat architecture studio has developed the 5th Avenue single-family home, located on a lively street surrounded by greenery, in the Rosemont neighborhood, in Montreal, in southwestern Canada.
The home is designed for a young family, and is developed through games of volumes to follow the irregular alignment of the neighboring buildings. In this way, the project achieves integration with the surrounding environment, and at the same time maintains its contemporary projection.
The home is designed for a young family, and is developed through games of volumes to follow the irregular alignment of the neighboring buildings. In this way, the project achieves integration with the surrounding environment, and at the same time maintains its contemporary projection.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
Basement floor plan. 5th Avenue by Microclimat.
Ground plan. 5th Avenue by Microclimat.
First floor plan. 5th Avenue by Microclimat.
Section plan. 5th Avenue by Microclimat.
Microclimat architects configure the 5th Avenue home on two floors, with distinctive environments in each of them. The rooms are located sequentially on the ground floor, with access through a corridor that connects the two patios located on this floor.
Access to the upper floor is through a central staircase, located under a light entrance that illuminates the heart of the home. A play of different atmospheres is generated with the contrast of light and dark surfaces based on the materials. With the project, it is possible to build a living space that takes full advantage of the qualities of its context and offers a pleasant space where you can really enjoy life.
Access to the upper floor is through a central staircase, located under a light entrance that illuminates the heart of the home. A play of different atmospheres is generated with the contrast of light and dark surfaces based on the materials. With the project, it is possible to build a living space that takes full advantage of the qualities of its context and offers a pleasant space where you can really enjoy life.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
Project description by Microclimat
This carefully considered project for a new single-family home embodies a desire to create a pleasant living environment that meets the needs of a young family.
The lot, located in the heart of the Rosemont neighborhood, opens up at the rear to a lively alleyway, enlivened by neighboring families and surrounded by greenery. The strategies devised by the Microclimat team have allowed for the integration of this vibrant outdoor environment while maximizing comfort and tranquility.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
As a result, the house fragments and unfolds through plays of alignments and volumes. In the front facade, the ground floor and the addition of upper floors follow the differentiated alignments of the neighboring buildings to the north and south. In the rear facade, only the lower floor is extended, minimizing its impact on the courtyard, and allowing for the creation of a terrace adjacent to the family room on the upper level. Through these interventions, the house harmoniously integrates into its context while asserting a decidedly contemporary quality.
Inside, each floor has its own distinct configuration to create unique environments. On the ground floor, the rooms are arranged sequentially and connected by a spacious corridor that enables pleasantly fluid circulation, linking the two courtyards of the house without encroaching on living spaces. The front-facing living room remains calm and peaceful, with a vertical window minimizing interaction with the street while allowing soft light to enter. In contrast, the rear-facing kitchen is open and spacious. Positioned lower, it offers ample space along with a sense of intimacy and security. Large windows provide views of the courtyard, where you can see the water basin, the warm tones of the wooden fence, and the tops of the exterior trees. In winter, one can observe the snow slowly accumulating on the ground.
5th Avenue by Microclimat. Photograph by Alex Lesage.
On the second floor, central stairs ascend beneath a skylight that bathes the heart of the house in sunlight. Inside, a contrasting palette of materials, with dark cabinetry elements and light surfaces, ensures a balance of atmospheres and uniformity of spaces. The pale wood flooring, ceramic elements, and warm gray hues add texture and richness to the space, creating a seamless connection with the light brick and green tones outside.
All these architectural gestures contribute to the creation of a residence that takes full advantage of its context's qualities and offers a pleasant living space where one can truly enjoy life.
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Project team
Structure.- Geniex.
Construction.- Les Espaces Per/So.
Construction.- Les Espaces Per/So.
Area
246 sqm.
Dates
2023.
Location
Montreal, Canada.
Photography
Guillaume Marcoux, Olivier Lajeunesse-travers. Microclimat
Architecture Microclimat, founded in 2013, Microclimat is a budding firm whose work ethos is grounded in the principle that architecture and the environment in which it evolves, are perpetually feeding one another.
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