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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 Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.