Saint Donat Residence

Saint Donat Residence
© Olivier Blouin

SAINT DONAT RESIDENCE

Cardin Julien

ARCHITECTS
Cardin Julien

ENGINEERING
WSP

PHOTOGRAPHS
Olivier Blouin

AREA
3000 ft²

YEAR
2018

LOCATION
Saint-donat, Canada

CATEGORY
Houses

Text description provided by architect.

The project consists of the extension of the existing cottage, including the addition of a garage and a glass roof, as well as the renovation of the residence’s interior.

Saint Donat Residence
© Olivier Blouin
Saint Donat Residence
© Olivier Blouin

Built over 50 years ago, the Saint Donat cottage required modifications to make it comfortable in summer and winter, while also adding value to the building by improving its energy efficiency.

To follow a similar feeling to the original construction, the simple geometrical shapes, the use of wood in the interior and the use of raw materials such as stone, glass and steel are used throughout all aspects of the project.

Saint Donat Residence
© Olivier Blouin
Saint Donat Residence
© Olivier Blouin

On the outside, the new garage and veranda are nicely linked to the original volume. In order to increase the energy efficiency and to give a more contemporary esthetic, the doors, windows and light fixtures are changed, an insolation is added to the roof and the exterior façade is painted uniformly.

The interior opens up to increase the intake of natural light. The kitchen is modernized and enlarged towards the adjacent rooms, improving at the same time the circulation through the residence.

Saint Donat Residence
© Olivier Blouin
Saint Donat Residence
© Olivier Blouin

Through their materiality, the renovated rooms are harmonized with the cottage and creating a unity.

The cottage becomes a modern and pleasant space throughout the year, and answer the needs and demands of its users.

Saint Donat Residence
© Olivier Blouin


Saint Donat Residence
© Olivier Blouin
Saint Donat Residence
© Olivier Blouin
Saint Donat Residence
© Olivier Blouin
Saint Donat Residence
© Olivier Blouin


Saint Donat Residence
© Olivier Blouin
Saint Donat Residence
© Olivier Blouin
Saint Donat Residence
© Olivier Blouin


Saint Donat Residence
Floor Plan
Saint Donat Residence
Upper Floor Plan
Saint Donat Residence
Roof Plan
Saint Donat Residence
Sections


Saint Donat Residence
Elevations

Saint Donat Residence
Elevations