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Medium Plenty Gives a Sprawling Update to a Once Modest 1920s Spanish Revival Home
Medium Plenty

The family's desire to create an exciting space with depth, character and a sense of fun can be seen in this “English pub” inspired room, showcasing their global spirits collection.

Photo credit:
Laure Joliet Photography

Medium Plenty Gives a Sprawling Update to a Once Modest 1920s Spanish Revival Home
Medium Plenty

This cozy bedroom becomes overflow space for visiting family. The beds were built with vertical space to allow for fun activities like playing board games.

Photo credit:
Laure Joliet Photography

Medium Plenty Gives a Sprawling Update to a Once Modest 1920s Spanish Revival Home
Medium Plenty

Multiple outdoor seating nooks, including this one just off of the kitchen, help maximize the outdoor footprint within the tight in-fill lot.

Photo credit:
Laure Joliet Photography

Medium Plenty Gives a Sprawling Update to a Once Modest 1920s Spanish Revival Home
Medium Plenty

Landscaping firm Terremoto created a seamless garden design that integrates effortlessly into the property.

Photo credit:
Laure Joliet Photography

Medium Plenty Gives a Sprawling Update to a Once Modest 1920s Spanish Revival Home
Medium Plenty

On the roof deck, which includes a hot tub, fire pit, and herb garden, Medium Plenty’s materials selections include tadelakt plaster, Zellige tile, unlacquered brass handrails and lilah grey stone. The firepit is by Concreteworks Tinder.

Photo credit:
Laure Joliet Photography

Medium Plenty Gives a Sprawling Update to a Once Modest 1920s Spanish Revival Home
Medium Plenty

Despite its small size, the team managed to create multiple distinct areas in the garden, each with unique positioning, size, and design features that provide diverse options for enjoying the space.

Photo credit:
Laure Joliet Photography

Medium Plenty Gives a Sprawling Update to a Once Modest 1920s Spanish Revival Home
Medium Plenty

Another view of the beautiful material selections and unique garden nooks the team was able to create in the garden oasis.

Photo credit:
Laure Joliet Photography

Medium Plenty Gives a Sprawling Update to a Once Modest 1920s Spanish Revival Home
Medium Plenty

Medium Plenty expanded the home to four stories by excavating to create a new lower level. The result is a modern oasis that melds perfectly with the outdoors.

Photo credit:
Laure Joliet Photography

Metamorphosis of the Montréal Insectarium
Kuehn Malvezzi + Pelletier de Fontenay + Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes

Metamorphosis of the Montréal Insectarium — Main façade and Pollinator Garden

Photo credit:
James Brittain — Kuehn Malvezzi / Pelletier de Fontenay / Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes in consortium

Metamorphosis of the Montréal Insectarium
Kuehn Malvezzi + Pelletier de Fontenay + Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes

Metamorphosis of the Montréal Insectarium — Entrance Hall

Photo credit:
James Brittain — Kuehn Malvezzi / Pelletier de Fontenay / Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes in consortium

Metamorphosis of the Montréal Insectarium
Kuehn Malvezzi + Pelletier de Fontenay + Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes

Metamorphosis of the Montréal Insectarium — Entrance Hall with a view on the Pollinator Garden

Photo credit:
James Brittain — Kuehn Malvezzi / Pelletier de Fontenay / Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes in consortium

Metamorphosis of the Montréal Insectarium
Kuehn Malvezzi + Pelletier de Fontenay + Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes

Metamorphosis of the Montréal Insectarium — Entrance to the Labyrinth

Photo credit:
James Brittain — Kuehn Malvezzi / Pelletier de Fontenay / Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes in consortium

Metamorphosis of the Montréal Insectarium
Kuehn Malvezzi + Pelletier de Fontenay + Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes

Metamorphosis of the Montréal Insectarium — Labyrinth

Photo credit:
James Brittain — Kuehn Malvezzi / Pelletier de Fontenay / Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes in consortium

Metamorphosis of the Montréal Insectarium
Kuehn Malvezzi + Pelletier de Fontenay + Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes

Metamorphosis of the Montréal Insectarium — Alcove "One eye, many facets"

Photo credit:
James Brittain — Kuehn Malvezzi / Pelletier de Fontenay / Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes in consortium

Metamorphosis of the Montréal Insectarium
Kuehn Malvezzi + Pelletier de Fontenay + Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes

Metamorphosis of the Montréal Insectarium — Alcove "From blade to blade"

Photo credit:
James Brittain — Kuehn Malvezzi / Pelletier de Fontenay / Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes in consortium

Metamorphosis of the Montréal Insectarium
Kuehn Malvezzi + Pelletier de Fontenay + Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes

Metamorphosis of the Montréal Insectarium — Alcove "The world in UV"

Photo credit:
James Brittain — Kuehn Malvezzi / Pelletier de Fontenay / Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes in consortium

Metamorphosis of the Montréal Insectarium
Kuehn Malvezzi + Pelletier de Fontenay + Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes

Metamorphosis of the Montréal Insectarium — Dome / Collection of naturalized specimens

Photo credit:
James Brittain — Kuehn Malvezzi / Pelletier de Fontenay / Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes in consortium

Metamorphosis of the Montréal Insectarium
Kuehn Malvezzi + Pelletier de Fontenay + Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes

Metamorphosis of the Montréal Insectarium — Dome / Collection of naturalized specimens

Photo credit:
James Brittain — Kuehn Malvezzi / Pelletier de Fontenay / Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes in consortium

Metamorphosis of the Montréal Insectarium
Kuehn Malvezzi + Pelletier de Fontenay + Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes

Metamorphosis of the Montréal Insectarium — Collection of naturalized specimens / Butterfly vitrines

Photo credit:
James Brittain — Kuehn Malvezzi / Pelletier de Fontenay / Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes in consortium

Metamorphosis of the Montréal Insectarium
Kuehn Malvezzi + Pelletier de Fontenay + Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes

Metamorphosis of the Montréal Insectarium — Ramp to the Grand Vivarium

Photo credit:
James Brittain — Kuehn Malvezzi / Pelletier de Fontenay / Jodoin Lamarre Pratte architectes in consortium