Le Petit Merlot takes on a new renovation project that takes a classic 1920s duplex and transforms it into a contemporary residence. The home is located in Montreal, right in the Plateau Mont-Royal area. It is right on a compact lot with no alley and the duplex joins two neighboring homes with a shared front street section.
The home has two stacked units which can be accessed through a courtyard in the back. Previously, it was restricted to two floors and the project added a mezzanine level to extend the space further at the upper unit without exceeding limits on height. The heritage of the home remains, restoring the front facade with the same red clay brick, stone spandrels, and painted hemlock lintels.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Heritage-preserving Renovations
- Le Petit Merlot's approach highlights the fusion of historical aesthetics with modern functionality.
- Mezzanine-level Extensions
- The innovative use of mezzanine levels offers a solution for urban homes to expand vertically without altering overall height restrictions.
- Courtyard Access Design
- Integrating courtyard access into residential buildings enhances private outdoor space without compromising urban density.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architectural Design
- Architectural design firms are increasingly focusing on projects that balance heritage conservation with contemporary upgrades.
- Urban Development
- Urban development is seeing a rise in solutions oriented toward maximizing living space in compact city environments.
- Residential Renovation
- The residential renovation industry is innovating with new ways to integrate modern living standards into historic properties.
