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Collection by Rachel Ciccariello

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The sink counter in water closet is made from solid Fenix, which was chosen for being more durable than black Corian. “Whenever you scratch black Corian, you see a white scratch in it,” says Béliveau. “So Fenix is way better for dark colors.”
The sink counter in water closet is made from solid Fenix, which was chosen for being more durable than black Corian. “Whenever you scratch black Corian, you see a white scratch in it,” says Béliveau. “So Fenix is way better for dark colors.”
The same Daltile is used here, alongside Fantani plumbing components.
The same Daltile is used here, alongside Fantani plumbing components.
With such sharp lines between dark and light, a high quality of craftsmanship in the build-out was key. “There's no tolerances at all,” says Béliveau. From the alignment between the wood on the floor and the tiles, to the oak cabinetry and black lacquered bathroom storage, “Everything had to be dialed in so precisely.”
With such sharp lines between dark and light, a high quality of craftsmanship in the build-out was key. “There's no tolerances at all,” says Béliveau. From the alignment between the wood on the floor and the tiles, to the oak cabinetry and black lacquered bathroom storage, “Everything had to be dialed in so precisely.”
A mirrored wall in the back of the bathroom reflects light.
A mirrored wall in the back of the bathroom reflects light.
A sightline into the bedroom shows American white oak built-ins that sync with the ceiling.
A sightline into the bedroom shows American white oak built-ins that sync with the ceiling.
Béliveau incorporated a desk and display space along the living room wall, as well as a pocket door to the primary bedroom.
Béliveau incorporated a desk and display space along the living room wall, as well as a pocket door to the primary bedroom.
An Edward Wormley couch sits with a Muuto coffee table and ceiling light by Serge Mouille.
An Edward Wormley couch sits with a Muuto coffee table and ceiling light by Serge Mouille.
The ceiling and built-in storage wall in the bedroom are fabricated from American white oak, while the opposite wall and floor has the same grayish-white tone found in the rest of the apartment.
The ceiling and built-in storage wall in the bedroom are fabricated from American white oak, while the opposite wall and floor has the same grayish-white tone found in the rest of the apartment.
The kitchen bookends an open-plan layout that also includes a dining area and living room. Full-height windows help create a sense of spaciousness and open the living areas to the backyard.
The kitchen bookends an open-plan layout that also includes a dining area and living room. Full-height windows help create a sense of spaciousness and open the living areas to the backyard.
After: The kitchen faces the back garden and benefits from a double height atrium space. Pine has been used for the kitchen flooring and cabinets. Extensive glazing gives the ground floor living spaces a direct visual link with the courtyard and terrace.
After: The kitchen faces the back garden and benefits from a double height atrium space. Pine has been used for the kitchen flooring and cabinets. Extensive glazing gives the ground floor living spaces a direct visual link with the courtyard and terrace.
The open-plan kitchen and living room in the de Gaspé House in Montreal's Villeray neighborhood borrows natural light from a double-height space over the seating area.
The open-plan kitchen and living room in the de Gaspé House in Montreal's Villeray neighborhood borrows natural light from a double-height space over the seating area.
Emilie Bédard and Maria Rosa Di Ioia of EM Architecture gave Erik Rydingsvärd’s top-floor apartment in a Montreal triplex a subdued, modern look that evokes his native Denmark. The range hood and satin-finished teak cabinets are by Kastella. The floors are Douglas fir and the walls are spruce, painted white.
Emilie Bédard and Maria Rosa Di Ioia of EM Architecture gave Erik Rydingsvärd’s top-floor apartment in a Montreal triplex a subdued, modern look that evokes his native Denmark. The range hood and satin-finished teak cabinets are by Kastella. The floors are Douglas fir and the walls are spruce, painted white.