This single-family residence revisits mid-century modern style by integrating contemporary principles of compactness, energy efficiency, and spatial fluidity. Designed to adapt to the site’s natural slope, its architecture leverages the topography to create an integrated and harmonious massing.
The project modernizes the suburban bungalow archetype by introducing distinctive elements, such as a dormer that breaks the roofline and floods the interior with zenithal light. The long gabled roof ensures continuity between interior and exterior spaces, strengthening the connection with the environment.
The interior highlights wood ceilings and double-height spaces, hallmarks of the mid-century style. The spatial organization prioritizes the proximity of living areas while minimizing the building envelope's footprint, thereby optimizing thermal performance. The exterior materiality also expresses this duality: a stone base anchors the residence to its site, while the mono-material upper floor lends a sense of lightness and a decidedly modern character.
The living areas—the kitchen and living room—open wide to the outdoors, offering carefully framed views of Mont Sainte-Anne and the surrounding landscape. This design ensures both unobstructed perspectives and privacy from the neighborhood. Finally, the fluid design of the staircase and curved walls orchestrates a natural flow between rooms, ensuring a seamless transition between the living spaces and the bedrooms.
This residence blends respect for the site, contemporary comfort, and the mid-century modern spirit.