Hatley House by Pelletier de Fontenay + François Abbott
07/06/2019.
[Hatley] Canada
metalocus, ÁLVARO MUÑOZ
metalocus, ÁLVARO MUÑOZ
The Hatley House by Pelletier de Fontenay + François Abbott is characterized by having a main façade marked by the slope of its gable roof, with a simplistic and characteristic aspect of the area. The location of the same allows the house to enjoy a privileged view of the pastures, mountains and hills of its surroundings. This dwelling consite in three similar volumes connected in a coherent and diaphanous way, different from the external image of it, more confused due to the merging of the volumes. The lags between these volumes allow the creation of patios that close the house and generate a square around the set.
Hatley House by Pelletier de Fontenay + François Abbott. Photograph by James Brittain.
Hatley House by Pelletier de Fontenay + François Abbott. Photograph by James Brittain.
Hatley House by Pelletier de Fontenay + François Abbott. Photograph by James Brittain.
Hatley House by Pelletier de Fontenay + François Abbott. Photograph by James Brittain.
Hatley House by Pelletier de Fontenay + François Abbott. Photograph by James Brittain.
Hatley House by Pelletier de Fontenay + François Abbott. Photograph by James Brittain.
Hatley House by Pelletier de Fontenay + François Abbott. Photograph by James Brittain.
Hatley House by Pelletier de Fontenay + François Abbott. Photograph by James Brittain.
Hatley House by Pelletier de Fontenay + François Abbott. Photograph by James Brittain.
Hatley House by Pelletier de Fontenay + François Abbott. Photograph by James Brittain.
Hatley House by Pelletier de Fontenay + François Abbott. Photograph by James Brittain.
Hatley House by Pelletier de Fontenay + François Abbott. Photograph by James Brittain.
Hatley House by Pelletier de Fontenay + François Abbott. Photograph by James Brittain.
Hatley House by Pelletier de Fontenay + François Abbott. Photograph by James Brittain.
Hatley House by Pelletier de Fontenay + François Abbott. Photograph by James Brittain.
Hatley House by Pelletier de Fontenay + François Abbott. Photograph by James Brittain.
Hatley House by Pelletier de Fontenay + François Abbott. Photograph by James Brittain.
Hatley House by Pelletier de Fontenay + François Abbott. Photograph by James Brittain.
Hatley House by Pelletier de Fontenay + François Abbott. Photograph by James Brittain.
Hatley House by Pelletier de Fontenay + François Abbott. Photograph by James Brittain.
Site plan .Hatley House by Pelletier de Fontenay + François Abbott.
Ground floor plan. Hatley House by Pelletier de Fontenay + François Abbott.
First floor plan. Hatley House by Pelletier de Fontenay + François Abbott.
Section. Hatley House by Pelletier de Fontenay + François Abbott.
Section. Hatley House by Pelletier de Fontenay + François Abbott.
Axonometric view. Hatley House by Pelletier de Fontenay + François Abbott.
The Hatley House by Pelletier de Fontenay + François Abbott has a three-volume layout, the central volume, one master and one for guests, which enjoy 8 meters of free height, leaving a large and free space, reducing its height only in the most private spaces, like the rooms.
The different materials selected, such as the wooden latticework that surrounds the building or the metal covers, not only leave a more sophisticated and elegant finish, they also serve to unify the project in a single volume
The different materials selected, such as the wooden latticework that surrounds the building or the metal covers, not only leave a more sophisticated and elegant finish, they also serve to unify the project in a single volume
Description of project by Pelletier de Fontenay +François Abbott
Approaching the Hatley house from the nearby dirt road, one immediately recognizes the high-pitched gables so typical of the area. The roofline stands out above the rolling hills: three gables clustered together in an unusual way. The house is built on a natural plateau, providing a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding countryside and the mountains beyond. This landscape is defined by rolling hills, pastures, forest, and mountains. Farmhouses, barns, and sheds are scattered within this scenery. These structures are integral to the language of this place. The house uses these elements from the original agricultural structures, reinterpreting them in a more abstract way.
Three identically shaped volumes of varying sizes and orientation are connected side by side without ever intersecting. Together, they form an uncommon yet coherent ensemble. The shape of the house constantly changes as you move around it, while always remaining clear and intelligible. Three surrounding courtyards form a square around the house. The steep standing seam metal roof and deep timber lattice façade echo the nearby constructions.
The house is composed of three wings: the central communal wing, the master wing, and the guest wing. All three wings have double-height spaces reaching up to 8m high. The two smaller wings also have more private wooden-clad mezzanines above the bedrooms. Inside the house, large windows frame carefully selected views onto to the agrarian landscape, while skylights in every double-height space fill the interiors with natural light all day round.
A few key structural elements define the house: the continuous horizontal concrete foundation, the deep timber lattice façade that wraps around the entire house and the unified galvanized steel roof, all of which help link the volumes to one another. These structuring elements are meant to unify the architecture without simplifying it. The house is truly multi-layered. It is at once simple and complex, discreet and imposing, open and introverted, bare and luxurious.
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Architects
Pelletier de Fontenay, François Abbott.
Collaborator
Structural engineer.- Lateral conseil
Construction
Boivin Construction
Dates
2016-2018
Hubert Pelletier, Yves de Fontenay Pelletier de Fontenay
Founded in 2010 by Hubert Pelletier and Yves de Fontenay, Pelletier de Fontenay is an architecture studio based in Montreal. The agency has quickly established an enviable reputation as a designer of contemporary public projects. Pelletier de Fontenay has won two international competitions: the LOSBATES School near Prague and the Insectarium of Montreal, a project in collaboration with the Berlin agency Kuehn Malvezzi.
The firm has also been selected as a finalist in several local and international competitions, including the Crystal Pavilion at the Montreal Botanical Garden, the Mile End Hotel, the East-Northeast Artists Center and the Place des Montréalaises, in collaboration with The Office of Belgian landscapers Bas Smets. The work of the agency has recently been highlighted by the awarding of important prizes, including the Phyllis Lambert Scholarship and the Architecture League Award, one of the most prestigious recognitions for emerging North American architects.
The firm has also been selected as a finalist in several local and international competitions, including the Crystal Pavilion at the Montreal Botanical Garden, the Mile End Hotel, the East-Northeast Artists Center and the Place des Montréalaises, in collaboration with The Office of Belgian landscapers Bas Smets. The work of the agency has recently been highlighted by the awarding of important prizes, including the Phyllis Lambert Scholarship and the Architecture League Award, one of the most prestigious recognitions for emerging North American architects.
François Abbott François Abbott
François Abbott is an architect based in Montréal. Started his professional life in 2011, in FOFA Galery. In 2012, he started working in Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. Since 2013 François Abbott is working with Pelletier de Fontenay Architectes as intern.
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