Atrium Townhome in Westmount, Montreal Interior Project, Building, Quebec Residence Photos
Atrium Townhome in Westmount, Montreal
New Real Estate Interior, QC, Canada – design by RobitailleCurtis
7 Jan 2020
Atrium Townhome
Architect: RobitailleCurtis
Location: Westmount, Montreal, Canada

photo © Adrien Williams
Originally built in 1978, this townhome required significant renovations. In the end, the decision was made to gut the house and largely start over. The clients, a young family, wanted updated modern finishes, unique design features, and an open convivial layout with the ability to close off space so their Great Danes and cats could be kept out of the kitchen and living room. The project?s primary material palette needed to be durable and not require constant maintenance.
photo © Adrien Williams
RobitailleCurtis’s design highlights the dramatic vertical and horizontal axis of the Atrium Townhome. On the ground floor, the linear hearth and views across the atrium and kitchen terminate at the new garden window wall. The vertical axis is highlighted by the two-story book-case and vertical grain Douglas Fir slats.

photo © Marc Cramer
The material palette of Douglas Fir slats, polished concrete floors, and white lacquered millwork achieve brightness, warmth, durability and sleek minimal design. Concealed floor to ceiling pocket doors and stainless steel mesh curtains provide flexible separation. A net ?floor? replaces the need for guardrails at the ...