exteriors

Meandering through front garden

Front door approach

Full living, "jewel box"

Back garden

Front view from Ridgecrest

Living looking into enclosed front garden

Clean lines and natural light, the two pillars of a healthy and sustainable living space.

To laugh with friends. To watch a movie with loved ones.

Never overlook or underestimate a powerful entrance.

Thellend Fortin Architectes designed this two-story addition in the OUtremont neighborhood of Monteal to capture views from the steeply sloping lot.

The addition’s two stories of cedar-framed sliding doors and window provide generous views of the house’s prized jacaranda tree. The addition’s polished concrete floor and white cladding extend into the garden, drawing occupants to the serene rear porch. There, they can relax on stools designed by Alvar Aalto and Charles Wilson while admiring the luscious greenery.

The backyard is the family's gathering space, with each room opening up to the courtyard.