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Résidence de la passerelle
Résidence de la passerelle
Québec City, Canada
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Résidence de la passerelle
Québec City, Canada
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2021
SIZE
1000 sqft - 3000 sqft
BUDGET
$100K - 500K
Located on 9th Street in the Limoilou neighborhood, this townhouse was designed with the idea of gentle urban densification. This project presents a balanced integration into the neighborhood, preserving the urban spirit of Limoilou while reflecting contemporary evolution through the project's bold architectural language.
The lot, atypical for Limoilou, is the width of two standard lots in the area and had great potential for the construction of a larger multiplex, which would have involved demolishing the existing building. Instead, the owners chose to preserve the century-old duplex (built in 1920) on the site, renovate it gradually, and annex a townhouse as a first step. This alternative approach allows for "gentle" densification, countering urban sprawl without demolition, and respecting the existing built environment.
The townhouse is situated on an underused section of the land, an atypical gap only 12 feet wide. The façade design is inspired by the typology of Limoilou’s buildings, incorporating elements like the curve at the entrance, which recalls the shape of the neighborhood’s iconic spiral staircases, masonry details, maintaining a building scale consistent with the context, and using materials common to nearby buildings (brick, corrugated steel, wood). The choice of black cladding sets the residence apart and emphasizes its narrowness, with a distinctly contemporary language. The project completes the urban fabric and fits harmoniously into the area while offering a bold architectural language that enhances the surroundings.
At the rear, the house widens and extends into a walkway that leads to a rooftop terrace on the garage. The courtyard, located between the triplex and the garage, offers an intimate space in the heart of downtown. The garage façade opens onto the courtyard with two large patio doors, extending the courtyard as a sheltered outdoor area. This cooler space serves as storage and a garage but also as a workshop and an ideal spot for growing seedlings that green the outdoor spaces in the summer. A work by Cécile Gariépy animates the garage doors facing the alley, continuing the tradition of colorful murals in Limoilou.
The curve of the façade is also reflected inside, where it softens the angles and circulation spaces.
The lot, atypical for Limoilou, is the width of two standard lots in the area and had great potential for the construction of a larger multiplex, which would have involved demolishing the existing building. Instead, the owners chose to preserve the century-old duplex (built in 1920) on the site, renovate it gradually, and annex a townhouse as a first step. This alternative approach allows for "gentle" densification, countering urban sprawl without demolition, and respecting the existing built environment.
The townhouse is situated on an underused section of the land, an atypical gap only 12 feet wide. The façade design is inspired by the typology of Limoilou’s buildings, incorporating elements like the curve at the entrance, which recalls the shape of the neighborhood’s iconic spiral staircases, masonry details, maintaining a building scale consistent with the context, and using materials common to nearby buildings (brick, corrugated steel, wood). The choice of black cladding sets the residence apart and emphasizes its narrowness, with a distinctly contemporary language. The project completes the urban fabric and fits harmoniously into the area while offering a bold architectural language that enhances the surroundings.
At the rear, the house widens and extends into a walkway that leads to a rooftop terrace on the garage. The courtyard, located between the triplex and the garage, offers an intimate space in the heart of downtown. The garage façade opens onto the courtyard with two large patio doors, extending the courtyard as a sheltered outdoor area. This cooler space serves as storage and a garage but also as a workshop and an ideal spot for growing seedlings that green the outdoor spaces in the summer. A work by Cécile Gariépy animates the garage doors facing the alley, continuing the tradition of colorful murals in Limoilou.
The curve of the façade is also reflected inside, where it softens the angles and circulation spaces.
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