![Bessborough Residence / Nature Humaine - Table, Windows, Chair, Countertop](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5b50/ca99/f197/ccf1/f000/027b/newsletter/BESSBOROUGH-1.jpg?1532021366)
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Architects: NatureHumaine: Nature Humaine
- Area: 900 ft²
- Year: 2017
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Photographs:Adrien Williams
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Manufacturers: Fisher & Paykel, Arpa Fenix , Atelier B, Lambert & fils, Mobilier de Gaspé
![Bessborough Residence / Nature Humaine - Chair, Facade](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5b50/cace/f197/cc6e/fc00/05f9/medium_jpg/BESSBOROUGH-3.jpg?1532021408)
Text description provided by the architects. The Bessborough residence is located in the district of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce in Montreal. The project consists of the complete renovation of the ground floor of a duplex dating back from the 1950s. The challenge was to open this 900-ft2 space by maximizing living spaces while keeping a certain sense of spatial division. The architectural concept is build around three "blocks". These volumes articulate the space while playing on the notion of wall.
![Bessborough Residence / Nature Humaine - Table, Windows](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5b50/cb32/f197/cc6e/fc00/05fa/newsletter/BESSBOROUGH-5.jpg?1532021500)
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![Bessborough Residence / Nature Humaine - Table, Chair, Bedroom](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5b50/cafa/f197/ccf1/f000/027c/newsletter/BESSBOROUGH-4.jpg?1532021458)
In the center, the black volume defines the circulation and acts as a filter between the various functions. This volume, introducing a new staircase, play on its transparency by using a rhythm between full and empty using variations of glass, steel rods and Mdf panels. The wooden volume brings a warm aspect in the whole space. It contains on one hand, a library and of the other one, a walk-in adjacent to the master bedroom. The grey volume, simple and sleek, allows hiding diverse functions of service as well as the bathroom.
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Reinforcing the degree of abstraction of the project, the choice of minimalist furniture and lamps echoes the palette of textures composed of concrete, wood and steel.
![Bessborough Residence / Nature Humaine - Sink, Windows](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5b50/cc34/f197/ccf1/f000/0280/newsletter/BESSBOROUGH-10.jpg?1532021774)