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living room . VillaNova {Montreal, CA}

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Upon entering the house, one immediately sees right through to the rear garden from the main corridor.
Upon entering the house, one immediately sees right through to the rear garden from the main corridor.
"Spatial layering forms a dominant language in the design—space seems to multiply and become enriched when it embraces a spectrum of malleability," explains the architects. "The way light interacts with space changes when elements are mobile, and depth of view shifts with the movement. With the sliding partitions and privacy curtains open, the visual depth of space extends throughout the full width of the apartment, animated by light. "
"Spatial layering forms a dominant language in the design—space seems to multiply and become enriched when it embraces a spectrum of malleability," explains the architects. "The way light interacts with space changes when elements are mobile, and depth of view shifts with the movement. With the sliding partitions and privacy curtains open, the visual depth of space extends throughout the full width of the apartment, animated by light. "
The open-plan living room and dining area feature a cementitious floor covering, ERCO recessed LEDs, and EDL cabinetry laminates.
The open-plan living room and dining area feature a cementitious floor covering, ERCO recessed LEDs, and EDL cabinetry laminates.
By removing the walls of a former bedroom, the architects have created a more spacious living room that is now flooded with natural light and views.
By removing the walls of a former bedroom, the architects have created a more spacious living room that is now flooded with natural light and views.
The family room has wall-to-wall cabinets built by Bradford T. Newhall Construction, a local company that also served as the general contractor on the project. The stainless steel drawer pulls are by Sugatsune. The minimalist white-and-wood interior complements the couple's collection of mod furniture, which includes a vintage sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar and two cork tables by Jasper Morrison for Moooi.
The family room has wall-to-wall cabinets built by Bradford T. Newhall Construction, a local company that also served as the general contractor on the project. The stainless steel drawer pulls are by Sugatsune. The minimalist white-and-wood interior complements the couple's collection of mod furniture, which includes a vintage sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar and two cork tables by Jasper Morrison for Moooi.
A folding window wall opens onto the East-facing deck, creating an ideal indoor/outdoor common area. The living room features a Ligne Roset Feng sofa and custom Tai Ping carpet.
A folding window wall opens onto the East-facing deck, creating an ideal indoor/outdoor common area. The living room features a Ligne Roset Feng sofa and custom Tai Ping carpet.
Architect Cindy Black chose terrazzo tile flooring by Concrete Collaborative over higher-priced competitors because it’s a “little more polished looking”. Before installing the material, the builder had to completely re-level the concrete subfloor, which had settled over time leaving a two-inch gap on one side. The sofa is from Room & Board, and the custom walnut media wall was designed to match the kitchen built-ins.
Architect Cindy Black chose terrazzo tile flooring by Concrete Collaborative over higher-priced competitors because it’s a “little more polished looking”. Before installing the material, the builder had to completely re-level the concrete subfloor, which had settled over time leaving a two-inch gap on one side. The sofa is from Room & Board, and the custom walnut media wall was designed to match the kitchen built-ins.
The mother takes up residence in the basement area, which enjoys access to the backyard garden where the children often play. Terrazzo flooring with a cowhide rug create a slightly retro-glam look.
The mother takes up residence in the basement area, which enjoys access to the backyard garden where the children often play. Terrazzo flooring with a cowhide rug create a slightly retro-glam look.
Smooth surfaces were favored over the home's original stone and wood, while built-in bookshelves add warmth to the space.
Smooth surfaces were favored over the home's original stone and wood, while built-in bookshelves add warmth to the space.
Open floor plan: Kitchen, Dining, & Living Room
Open floor plan: Kitchen, Dining, & Living Room
Living area
Living area
The living room TV cabinet is by Muti Kitchen & Bath. It's surrounded by a sofa and chairs from ELTE and side tables from Kantelberg + Co. Matte-finish Chantilly Lace paint from Benjamin Moore provides a bright backdrop.
The living room TV cabinet is by Muti Kitchen & Bath. It's surrounded by a sofa and chairs from ELTE and side tables from Kantelberg + Co. Matte-finish Chantilly Lace paint from Benjamin Moore provides a bright backdrop.
A concrete floor slab also absorbs heat, helping to moderate the climate. The house doesn't require air conditioning. TACT conceived the minimalist interior scheme in order to place emphasis on the rich landscape just outside the windows. The house was carefully sited to maximize vistas at every turn.
A concrete floor slab also absorbs heat, helping to moderate the climate. The house doesn't require air conditioning. TACT conceived the minimalist interior scheme in order to place emphasis on the rich landscape just outside the windows. The house was carefully sited to maximize vistas at every turn.
In Özdemir’s living room an Autoban Box sofa faces an Eames 670 lounger, its clear predecessor. Their Octopus chandelier’s lit legs beckon to the ceiling, which boasts a pattern as typical to the city as tiled floor.
In Özdemir’s living room an Autoban Box sofa faces an Eames 670 lounger, its clear predecessor. Their Octopus chandelier’s lit legs beckon to the ceiling, which boasts a pattern as typical to the city as tiled floor.