“nothing is lost; nothing is created; everything is transformed” is how l. mccomberltée views the remodelling project that it has completed in plateau mont-royal, Montreal. The company has transformed a “old-world” attic into a stunning living space that is brilliantly woven around a bookshelf utilizing the transformation of the attic. The attic, which was located on the third story of a building and had been constructed in the year 1880, had been subjected to the installation of various layers during the course of its existence, which had led to a reduction in the amount of living space available. It was a tough concept to carve out a modern living area that also included additional options in terms of seclusion, taking into consideration the limits that are typically involved with remodeling projects. Due to the fact that the flat roof of the attic was placed on top of a layer of slanted roof, there was a blockage of five feet of headroom. A mixture of components and layers of tar was present in the volume that was blocked. The architects have created a living area that has a ceiling that is thirteen feet high and accommodates a master bedroom as well as an artist studio. This was accomplished by “subtracting” this layer and “adding” additional joists to the structure that was already there. Moreover, they have included a little “peninsular volume” in the bedroom, which is comprised of utilities, and they have used the outside shell of this space to house the most distinctive aspect of the project, which is a book shelf that wraps around the whole room. Carved out of wood and salvaged via the laborious dismantling of the former roof, the unique bookcase clings to the exterior shell all around, with the exception of the access point to the utility area. With their continual wrapping and unwinding around the corners, the shelves, which are constructed of hemlock wood, literally envelop the volume in their arms. Hemlock wood, which is bathed in white and has a patina finish that boldly displays its age, provides a welcome contrast to the rest of the living room, which is white painted. The addition of a ribbon window in the space that was formerly occupied by the attic as well as a skylight made of tempered glass that is placed above the “peninsular volume” allows for an abundance of natural light to enter the bedroom. It is true that remodeling is a very difficult task. With the help of initiatives such as the one described above, which include rethinking the allocation of space and including moveable walls, we are motivated to take the jump. Go to indiaartndesign.com and click on this link to see pictures of the renovation of the attic.
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