Boîte à Lumière by Naturehumaine [architecture+design]
Step into Boîte à Lumière, a harmonious blend of history and modernity in Montreal’s vibrant Rosemont-Petite-Patrie district. Naturehumaine [architecture+design] meticulously transformed a 1940s “shoebox” house, fusing the original structure with a luminous, modern extension. This renovated home now offers an oasis of calm with a central courtyard, sky-lit interiors, and a harmonious balance of private and communal spaces, all while embracing the surrounding urban pulse.
![Modern minimalist dining area with wood paneling and a freestanding fireplace.](http://i.homeadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/boite-a-lumiere-by-naturehumaine-architecturedesign-13-1050x699.jpg)
![Modern minimalist interior with wooden furniture and white staircase.](http://i.homeadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/boite-a-lumiere-by-naturehumaine-architecturedesign-12-1050x1575.jpg)
![Modern interior with floating white staircase and wooden accents.](http://i.homeadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/boite-a-lumiere-by-naturehumaine-architecturedesign-8-1050x1575.jpg)
![Modern kitchen with white cabinets, wooden accents, and a skylight.](http://i.homeadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/boite-a-lumiere-by-naturehumaine-architecturedesign-11-1050x1575.jpg)
![Modern kitchen with white cabinets, skylight, and wooden accents.](http://i.homeadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/boite-a-lumiere-by-naturehumaine-architecturedesign-10-1050x1575.jpg)
![Minimalist white kitchen interior with a staircase and natural light.](http://i.homeadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/boite-a-lumiere-by-naturehumaine-architecturedesign-14-1050x1575.jpg)
![Modern hallway with herringbone floor and built-in bookshelf.](http://i.homeadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/boite-a-lumiere-by-naturehumaine-architecturedesign-15-1050x1575.jpg)
![Modern bedroom with large window overlooking a patio.](http://i.homeadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/boite-a-lumiere-by-naturehumaine-architecturedesign-17-1050x699.jpg)
![Modern bathroom with white hexagonal tiles and dotted floor.](http://i.homeadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/boite-a-lumiere-by-naturehumaine-architecturedesign-18-1050x1575.jpg)
![Minimalist white bathroom with curved walls and a dotted floor design.](http://i.homeadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/boite-a-lumiere-by-naturehumaine-architecturedesign-19-1050x699.jpg)
![Modern bathroom with black hexagonal tiles and white fixtures.](http://i.homeadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/boite-a-lumiere-by-naturehumaine-architecturedesign-20-1050x699.jpg)
![Modern terrace with wooden decking and black facade, featuring large glass doors.](http://i.homeadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/boite-a-lumiere-by-naturehumaine-architecturedesign-3-1050x699.jpg)
![Red brick house with white porch and green lawn.](http://i.homeadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/boite-a-lumiere-by-naturehumaine-architecturedesign-22-1050x788.jpg)
About Boîte à Lumière
Shoebox House Gets a Modern Makeover
A classic “shoebox” house in Rosemont-Petite-Patrie gets a new life. These small, one-story houses, built in the 1940s, are local landmarks. Our team kept the original front look but added a smart, second floor. Now, there’s a cozy terrace with a view.
Bright Spaces for Art Lovers
The house is redesigned for a couple who love art and architecture. Their main wish was for a bright, inviting home. We made this happen with skylights that spread soft light everywhere, just like in a famous museum in Barcelona.
Inside-Out Harmony
The layout is simple. The original part of the house has common areas like the living room. Upstairs, there are bedrooms and offices. The new part has a workshop and a guest room. It even has a garden on the roof. A cool staircase connects it all, with light coming down from above. Inside, there’s lots of white oak and soft colors that make it feel peaceful. Outside, black steel adds a modern touch and gives some privacy.
Photography by Ronan Mézière
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- by Matt Watts