Des Écores
This Montreal duplex, located in the heart of Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, is a wonderful snapshot of the neighbourhood's rich residential heritage of the 1940s. Its strong architectural identity is undergirded by original moldings, stained glass, wooden arches, and woodwork. This was something the owners were determined to preserve while adapting the home to their contemporary lifestyle.
Because of this, La Firme grounded its approach to the project in a respect for the existing structure. The rooms at the front of the house were retained to showcase key heritage features. At the rear of the property, a new open-concept living area was created, combining the kitchen, dining room, and living room.
This new layout feeds the space with natural light, and favours spatial fluidity for everyday interaction. A refined, understated material palette blends harmoniously with the existing elements of the building, blending architectural heritage and modern daily life with grace and beauty.
Preserving and revealing the site's character without compromising its essence, La Firme’s intervention created a home where the building's history remains palpable while making room for a modern way of living.
