The Mont-Royale Residence is an elegant retelling of an already avant-garde residence, using digital techniques to translate innovative design ideas into a new standard of modern opulence.
Located in one of Montreal’s upper burrows, the 929 sqm house was built in the 1960s by architect Pierre Cantin. Native firm MU Architects took on the renovation project, using real-lighting renders and augmented reality to optimize spatial fluidity across the structure.
Mont-Royale Residence’s atrium or the Grand Hall is the centerpiece of the house, its large wooden panelings and slatted partitions setting the aesthetic tone for the rest of the home. The brighter, lighter, and more relaxed mood owes itself to minimalistic glass railings and a thin-frame chandelier, while the high ceiling and merging stairways preserve a touch of classic opulence. The kitchen and dining room can be found on the same floor.
The double staircases lead to the master apartments and bedroom, while the mezzanine lounge space hosts a fireplace, a large play area, and children’s rooms. The lower floor hosts a gym, guest rooms, a double garage, and a working area.
The project, reimagined by a team of twenty consultants, engineers, and construction specialists under MU Architecture’s guidance, wonderfully preserves the heritage of this home, while keeping its classic feel intact. More on their website.
Photography © Stéphane Groleau for MU Architects