Montpellier Residence: A Renovation Combining Elegance and Architectural Heritage
Vives St-Laurent
Transition between stained oak and lime plaster
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Alex Lesage
Montpellier Residence: A Renovation Combining Elegance and Architectural Heritage
Vives St-Laurent
Transitional space towards the bedrooms
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Alex Lesage
Montpellier Residence: A Renovation Combining Elegance and Architectural Heritage
Vives St-Laurent
Informal workspace
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Alex Lesage
Montpellier Residence: A Renovation Combining Elegance and Architectural Heritage
Vives St-Laurent
Original handrail repainted and slate restored
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Alex Lesage
Montpellier Residence: A Renovation Combining Elegance and Architectural Heritage
Vives St-Laurent
Bench in the entrance
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Alex Lesage
Montpellier Residence: A Renovation Combining Elegance and Architectural Heritage
Vives St-Laurent
Front and back facade elevations
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Vives St-Laurent
Montpellier Residence: A Renovation Combining Elegance and Architectural Heritage
Vives St-Laurent
Layout after construction
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Vives St-Laurent
Montpellier Residence: A Renovation Combining Elegance and Architectural Heritage
Vives St-Laurent
Layout before construction
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Vives St-Laurent
Strang Design Completes Modernist Home with Brazilian Twist
Strang Design
The team skillfully blended striking materials, a thoughtful composition and the tropical location with the owners' Brazilian-influenced art and furniture to evoke the essence of a South American home.
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Kris Tamburello
Strang Design Completes Modernist Home with Brazilian Twist
Strang Design
The house is organized into an “H-shape," allowing the interiors to be flooded with natural light and to showcase views of the natural surroundings.
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Kris Tamburello
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Strang Design Completes Modernist Home with Brazilian Twist
Strang Design
While the home's palette is predominantly earth-tone, abundant teak paneling, as seen here in the dining room, provides pops of dramatic contrast.
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Kris Tamburello
Strang Design Completes Modernist Home with Brazilian Twist
Strang Design
The strong, natural materials of the interior blend seamlessly with the exterior's warm, organic palette.
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Kris Tamburello
Strang Design Completes Modernist Home with Brazilian Twist
Strang Design
The living room's expansive, floor-to-ceiling openings allow for multiple views onto the lush gardens and pool.
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Kris Tamburello
Strang Design Completes Modernist Home with Brazilian Twist
Strang Design
The design pays homage to the clients' Brazilian heritage, serving as a showroom for the vintage furniture and artwork that they have collected throughout the years.
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Kris Tamburello
Strang Design Completes Modernist Home with Brazilian Twist
Strang Design
In the kitchen, stools made from camel leather and linen soften the strong lines.
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Kris Tamburello
Strang Design Completes Modernist Home with Brazilian Twist
Strang Design
Unfilled travertine flooring crosses from the patio to the interior, creating an overall sense of warmth.
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Kris Tamburello
Strang Design Completes Modernist Home with Brazilian Twist
Strang Design
The home's Brazilian influences and vintage touches, which include these Sergio Rodrigues chairs, blend beautifully with the teak paneling, oak stairs and travertine floor.
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Kris Tamburello
Strang Design Completes Modernist Home with Brazilian Twist
Strang Design
Generous pops of color are provided by the homeowners’ art collection, which includes this Jonny Niesche piece in the intimate seating room.
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Kris Tamburello
Strang Design Completes Modernist Home with Brazilian Twist
Strang Design
The living room features a Janaina Tschäpe painting, Amir Nikravan sculpture, Jorge Zalszupin coffee table, and Jean Gillon armchairs.
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Kris Tamburello
Strang Design Completes Modernist Home with Brazilian Twist
Strang Design
Another view of the living room, which features a Janaina Tschäpe painting, Amir Nikravan sculpture, Jorge Zalszupin coffee table, and Jean Gillon armchairs.
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Kris Tamburello
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