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Jean Verville architecte Renovates a Canadian A-frame House

12.19.17 | By
Jean Verville architecte Renovates a Canadian A-frame House

Jean Verville architecte worked with the homeowners of an A-frame residence in St Adolfe d’Howard, Canada, to renovate it to better suit the family’s needs. While many architects would hesitate working on a small and complex space such as this, Verville took on the challenge and actually reduced the square footage in order to give it a more open feel.

The cottage was originally built in the 1960s near the Laurentian Mountains and didn’t work for a modern family.

The new living room looks out to the surrounding landscape, framing relaxing views of nature. It connects to an outdoor space and a modest kitchen.

The new living area feels open and airy, benefitting from the now opened up triangular space and minimalist interior. Most surfaces are a clean white and that’s paired with light wood flooring and simple furnishings.

In the girls’ room, two beds rest atop a platform that hides storage underneath. A little alcove in the corner offers a cozy spot for reading.

Photos by Maxime Brouillet, via v2com.

Caroline Williamson is the former Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk and a writer with a passion for modern design, architecture, and creative culture. She holds a BFA in photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, solving New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or curating Spotify playlists.