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A Modern Gem is Born From a 1950’s Workshop

Hidden behind a subtle brick facade in the Mile-Ex district of Montreal, Canada, is Le 205, a modern marvel inhabited by a designer father, his two sons, and a dog. The small 1950’s building was once a workshop that had fallen into disrepair before Atelier Moderno took over to create the perfectly designed house for the family of four.

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Off of a wide corridor is the open living space that includes the living room with a desk, a dining room, and a kitchen.

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The ceilings were kept exposed and painted white. The white was paired with wood tones, black, and various shades of gray creating the perfect neutral palette.

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The streamlined kitchen received an island covered in white Corian, stainless steel appliances, and a large storage cabinet.

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Skylights bring much needed daylight into the interior, helping to reduce lighting costs. They also used radiant slab heating, soy-based spray insulation, and a green roof.

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He was also able to save on furniture thanks to inheriting some great vintage pieces from his father.

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Digging the master bathroom with the mixed use of materials and the mini fire on the countertop.

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The single stringer staircase gives the residents access to the green roof terrace.

Photo by Amielle Clouâtre

Photo by Amielle Clouâtre

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Photos by Atelier Moderno / Amielle Clouâtre

Photos by Atelier Moderno / Amielle Clouâtre

The front facade before and after – quite a difference!

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The old workshop before construction began.

Photos by Stéphane Groleau, except where noted, courtesy of 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.