https://futuresimple.studio Future Simple Studio Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:46:41 +0000 https://futuresimple.studio en https://futuresimple.studio/FSS-home Mon, 06 Feb 2023 18:39:27 +0000 Future Simple Studio https://futuresimple.studio/FSS-home https://futuresimple.studio/About Mon, 06 Feb 2023 18:39:34 +0000 Future Simple Studio https://futuresimple.studio/About About Français Future Simple Studio is a Montreal-based architecture office founded in 2018. Our team is composed of architects and designers joined together by the ambition of crafting instinctive, human-focused environments at various scales. We have a wide range of capabilities and experience, including commercial, residential, installations, furniture and digital projects. Our design approach is guided by a disciplined exercise of simplicity, and our built work has been recognized for its careful attention to detail, inventive space planning and harmonious use of materials. Through a considered exploration of form, texture and colour, we create spaces that evoke a visceral joy and comfort.Collaborating with our clients is one of the greatest privileges of our practice—we make it our priority to be reliable creative partners, contribute enduring solutions, and foster consistently positive and fluid communications using the latest digital tools. Our past work and partnerships give us the capacity to handle large architecture and design mandates. We choose to maintain a small, dedicated team and accept a limited number of projects. This ensures that all of our production is led directly by our founder, Christine Djerrahian and partner, Ernst van ter Beek. We are located in Montreal and New York, but engage with clients globally. https://futuresimple.studio/A-propos Mon, 06 Feb 2023 18:39:40 +0000 Future Simple Studio https://futuresimple.studio/A-propos About Français Studio Future Simple est un bureau d’architecture fondé à Montréal en 2018. Notre équipe est composée d’architectes et de designers liés par le désir de concevoir des environnements humains et instinctifs à différentes échelles. Notre approche signature est guidée par la simplicité. Nos réalisations sont reconnues pour leur souci du détail, leurs aménagements ingénieux et l’utilisation harmonieuse des matériaux. Supportés par des explorations appliquées de formes, de couleurs et de textures, nous créons des espaces qui évoquent la joie et le confort. Collaborer avec nos clients est l’un des grands privilèges de notre pratique. Nous priorisons notre fiabilité en tant que partenaires créatifs, notre engagement dans la recherche de solutions durables, et notre communication positive et fluide à l’aide des derniers outils numériques. Nos réalisations et nos collaborations antérieures nous ont permis de développer les compétences nécessaires pour assumer des mandats de design et des projets d’architecture à grande échelle. Nous maintenons une petite équipe dédiée et n’acceptons qu’un nombre limité de projets. Ainsi, tous nos projets sont directements dirigés par notre fondatrice Christine Djerrahian et son partenaire, Ernst van ter Beek. Nous sommes basés entre Montréal et New York mais nous travaillons avec des clients globalement. https://futuresimple.studio/Loft-de-la-Gauchetiere Mon, 06 Feb 2023 18:39:45 +0000 Future Simple Studio https://futuresimple.studio/Loft-de-la-Gauchetiere FrançaisThe Rue de la Gauchetière project restores a lofty apartment in the Old Port of Montréal. Located in a hundred year-old heritage building called ‘Unity’, it seeks to integrate nature and family living into a space that is decisively urban while celebrating its industrial origins. <img width="1920" height="1280" width_o="1920" height_o="1280" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2e82a499639916b57eff46e1caee11acb2ff6d95f8cbb99223870fc855b9dfb6/DeLaGauchetiereLoft_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF5750.jpg" data-mid="234472569" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2e82a499639916b57eff46e1caee11acb2ff6d95f8cbb99223870fc855b9dfb6/DeLaGauchetiereLoft_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF5750.jpg" /> <img width="2000" height="1333" width_o="2000" height_o="1333" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3e7b35977358661e310d46f5ee8ab8e67a782a9b28fe01606c7eeedbd8f1375f/Web_SALLE-MANGER_DSCF4185.jpg" data-mid="167474173" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3e7b35977358661e310d46f5ee8ab8e67a782a9b28fe01606c7eeedbd8f1375f/Web_SALLE-MANGER_DSCF4185.jpg" /> <img width="2000" height="1333" width_o="2000" height_o="1333" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5eb6083abc23c4c6a62867190a86815c3f3a3bf6297b8a8a58066639e4afd7bc/Web_SALON_DSCF8772.jpg" data-mid="167474181" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5eb6083abc23c4c6a62867190a86815c3f3a3bf6297b8a8a58066639e4afd7bc/Web_SALON_DSCF8772.jpg" /> <img width="2000" height="1333" width_o="2000" height_o="1333" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/df0e4ae0365b1af3105acd4facfd5d927e35f8a5d088d264fc5090d4e6248ac6/Web_SALON_DSCF3980.jpg" data-mid="167474177" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/df0e4ae0365b1af3105acd4facfd5d927e35f8a5d088d264fc5090d4e6248ac6/Web_SALON_DSCF3980.jpg" /> <img width="2000" height="1333" width_o="2000" height_o="1333" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cec04199964de3cce323a85fa796e6c21781d400ae4fc77cbace1d1908b80689/Web_CUISINE_DSCF4201-copy.jpg" data-mid="167474175" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cec04199964de3cce323a85fa796e6c21781d400ae4fc77cbace1d1908b80689/Web_CUISINE_DSCF4201-copy.jpg" /> <img width="2000" height="1333" width_o="2000" height_o="1333" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ec18ab4ae3413b76e7cf6b134e120e9e97219b615e4fd860bca636aa140fa86d/Web_VUE-PAR-CHAMBRE-PRINCIPALE_DSCF4322.jpg" data-mid="167474183" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ec18ab4ae3413b76e7cf6b134e120e9e97219b615e4fd860bca636aa140fa86d/Web_VUE-PAR-CHAMBRE-PRINCIPALE_DSCF4322.jpg" /> <img width="2000" height="1333" width_o="2000" height_o="1333" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4dd936aa046dbfbc771d1c16c0d669780c8fac8c777bd30ae32f467415760a2a/Web_CHAMBRE-PRINCIP_DSCF4245.jpg" data-mid="167474179" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4dd936aa046dbfbc771d1c16c0d669780c8fac8c777bd30ae32f467415760a2a/Web_CHAMBRE-PRINCIP_DSCF4245.jpg" /> <img width="2000" height="1333" width_o="2000" height_o="1333" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/70200db8002e6d7354128c1951c238c61d4885fa9e408326c4601a6d2c3eafef/Web_BUREAU_DSCF4376.jpg" data-mid="167474174" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/70200db8002e6d7354128c1951c238c61d4885fa9e408326c4601a6d2c3eafef/Web_BUREAU_DSCF4376.jpg" /> <img width="1920" height="1280" width_o="1920" height_o="1280" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0c306d92fa716cb1dae5374865aee2c7421713566cd3664702cc287804230bb1/DeLaGauchetiereLoft_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF5612.jpg" data-mid="234472568" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0c306d92fa716cb1dae5374865aee2c7421713566cd3664702cc287804230bb1/DeLaGauchetiereLoft_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF5612.jpg" /> The design is manifested through a simple concept: a box inside the box. Two glazed wooden volumes are thoughtfully arranged within the concrete structure and programmed as bedrooms. They are used to organize the residential functions. Kitchen, living, dining, study, reading, and exercise areas take life on their periphery in a fluid and open plan. <img width="2656" height="2125" width_o="2656" height_o="2125" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/85bdf1fbb80debd4a9365d3e4f2b1b8c3f690fdc61e5d1f8c0636ed189a2829e/302-454_Plan_blue_extension-01.jpg" data-mid="234472718" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/85bdf1fbb80debd4a9365d3e4f2b1b8c3f690fdc61e5d1f8c0636ed189a2829e/302-454_Plan_blue_extension-01.jpg" /> 1.&nbsp; Entry 2.&nbsp; Bathroom 3.&nbsp; Kitchen 4.&nbsp; Bar 5.&nbsp; Quiet room 6.&nbsp; Desk 7.&nbsp; Playroom 8.&nbsp; Yoga area 9.&nbsp; Living 10.&nbsp; Dining 11.&nbsp; Kids room 12.&nbsp; Reading nook 13.&nbsp; Piano 14.&nbsp; Main bedroom 15.&nbsp; Closet 16.&nbsp; Bathroom 17.&nbsp; Guest bedroom <img width="2000" height="2157" width_o="2000" height_o="2157" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/41c598841feae3a89f30c2ba8fa1140470fd3375bdf912fd8b8f4c8ba9605422/20201214_Exploded-View.jpg" data-mid="167474169" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/41c598841feae3a89f30c2ba8fa1140470fd3375bdf912fd8b8f4c8ba9605422/20201214_Exploded-View.jpg" /> At once object and architecture, the bedroom is crafted as a bespoke kit of parts including everything from ceiling panels and mullions, to flooring and furniture. A series of automated blinds—both sheer and blackout—transform it from a private room to a floating lantern. <img width="2000" height="1125" width_o="2000" height_o="1125" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2cbf9e1bf7d6a5f00aa9238a950117f94bac4d8e5a5c15e55e0882325a8ff4bd/Web_VUE-DE-SOIR_DSCF4408.jpg" data-mid="167474172" border="0" alt="Photo and videography: F&eacute;lix Michaud" data-caption="Photo and videography: Félix Michaud" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2cbf9e1bf7d6a5f00aa9238a950117f94bac4d8e5a5c15e55e0882325a8ff4bd/Web_VUE-DE-SOIR_DSCF4408.jpg" /> Phase two of this project consists of an expansion into the neighboring loft, adding usable living space to accommodate a growing family. Staying true to the design principles established in the initial phase, two more volumes were designed and built that enhance the fluidity of the open plan, and encourage movement and exploration around the boxes. The primary bedroom moved to the new wooden volume located on the periphery of the extension, creating another layer of privacy and functionality. Next, a mirrored volume—which conceals storage, a coffee corner and a quiet room—is built in the center replacing the dividing wall. The mirror finish reflects the surroundings upon itself, giving the illusion of an ever-expansive space. This final phase reinforces the desire of bringing the outside in and emphasizes the natural light that floods the space while celebrating the historical structure. futuresimple.studio MontréalNew York Work with us Next Project https://futuresimple.studio/Bellechasse Mon, 06 Feb 2023 18:39:54 +0000 Future Simple Studio https://futuresimple.studio/Bellechasse FrançaisLocated in Montreal’s historic neighborhood of Rosemont-La-Petite-Patrie, the Vertical Green reimagines a neglected corner lot of 4 buildings into a vibrant mixed-use project with nature and community at its core. <img width="4000" height="1887" width_o="4000" height_o="1887" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7b292ea8b747fc2ecac0e479994d564b58f58c8be21c9494a09ab8ba28c72db0/Bellechasse-render1_20230213-web2.jpg" data-mid="181495574" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7b292ea8b747fc2ecac0e479994d564b58f58c8be21c9494a09ab8ba28c72db0/Bellechasse-render1_20230213-web2.jpg" /> <img width="4000" height="1887" width_o="4000" height_o="1887" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3bf222aa23c7167d857fd70a57b6aa21f6c21236909bbe78b224bf42d19a4a59/Bellechasse_Facade_placeholder.jpg" data-mid="184373832" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3bf222aa23c7167d857fd70a57b6aa21f6c21236909bbe78b224bf42d19a4a59/Bellechasse_Facade_placeholder.jpg" /> From the street, the most striking feature of the Vertical Green is the seamless integration of a rising line of greenery with the natural brick facade. The overall tiered structure has intentional setbacks to create ample space for outdoor areas. Passersby and tenants can enjoy the beauty of a vertical green “alleyway” that starts at the rear of the building at street level, then wraps around to the front of the building where it branches out to several different types of outdoor spaces and ends with a communal rooftop garden. Nature is further accentuated by either Juliette balconies or private balconies affixed to each unit of the upper levels, giving all residents direct access to outdoor space. <img width="3380" height="3380" width_o="3380" height_o="3380" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/65691ec3ed3ca061cc4d0e2ee4483dab2ebedc8e494ab97084bb24114eef056f/Bellechasse-render2_20230313_square.jpg" data-mid="181497693" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/65691ec3ed3ca061cc4d0e2ee4483dab2ebedc8e494ab97084bb24114eef056f/Bellechasse-render2_20230313_square.jpg" /> <img width="1200" height="1200" width_o="1200" height_o="1200" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/889a6bcdb25df826f4670fdfbf03aa60a65c1073b088f03e279a6f6b14d51ec3/Model_Circulation-Diagram_20230609_black-EN.gif" data-mid="185718741" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/889a6bcdb25df826f4670fdfbf03aa60a65c1073b088f03e279a6f6b14d51ec3/Model_Circulation-Diagram_20230609_black-EN.gif" /> The emphasis on lush greenery and each unit’s access to outdoor spaces reduces the sense of busyness in the city block, and yet, the design triples the number of units while preserving the harmony of the urban environment. Being mindful and respectful of both the building’s surroundings and of the city’s densification goals, the project has 17 units of varying sizes to accommodate a diversity of tenants. Whether someone wants to live alone, with a friend, with a partner or with children, they can find a home within the Vertical Green. <img width="3000" height="1879" width_o="3000" height_o="1879" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/74529f91c314ad2ee99bec7d2aaff7c0d832483ba624b125eb04cbac7b642a5a/2023.06.07_Bellechasse_Plans_context_1.jpg" data-mid="185711726" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/74529f91c314ad2ee99bec7d2aaff7c0d832483ba624b125eb04cbac7b642a5a/2023.06.07_Bellechasse_Plans_context_1.jpg" /> <img width="3000" height="1879" width_o="3000" height_o="1879" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1ed0109ba0d6dbc6bc52239d320825c9b28930d3112765d1d3e16c214ebd4223/2023.06.07_Bellechasse_Plans_context_2.jpg" data-mid="185711729" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/1ed0109ba0d6dbc6bc52239d320825c9b28930d3112765d1d3e16c214ebd4223/2023.06.07_Bellechasse_Plans_context_2.jpg" /> <img width="3000" height="1879" width_o="3000" height_o="1879" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1b321032fa853fbc41d9487cc487c512140635dd17598ead60cf561da8be1c4c/2023.06.07_Bellechasse_Plans_context_3.jpg" data-mid="185711731" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/1b321032fa853fbc41d9487cc487c512140635dd17598ead60cf561da8be1c4c/2023.06.07_Bellechasse_Plans_context_3.jpg" /> <img width="3000" height="1879" width_o="3000" height_o="1879" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0e850f358646ede481cd0c662c638a6abe7d3d41f3a9ec2bb674137f9741db46/2023.06.07_Bellechasse_Plans_context_4.jpg" data-mid="185711732" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0e850f358646ede481cd0c662c638a6abe7d3d41f3a9ec2bb674137f9741db46/2023.06.07_Bellechasse_Plans_context_4.jpg" /> futuresimple.studio MontréalNew York Work with us Next Project https://futuresimple.studio/Recess-Sauna Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:46:41 +0000 Future Simple Studio https://futuresimple.studio/Recess-Sauna FrançaisAs thermal therapy rituals gain momentum across North America, Adam Simms and Marilyne Gagné set out to create the first social hot–cold circuit experience in Montréal. Our role was to translate their vision into a physical oasis that encourages social interactions. The result is Recess: an ode to stillness, a call to pause amidst the pace of urban life; to reset, restore, and reconnect with oneself and others. <img width="2000" height="1333" width_o="2000" height_o="1333" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/123bbaefad11074fd9ee38c31a794e8b2aa2abca0b8929679cf2aaa689961918/Recess_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_02_0443.jpg" data-mid="244331289" border="0" alt="Photography: F&eacute;lix Michaud" data-caption="Photography: Félix Michaud" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/123bbaefad11074fd9ee38c31a794e8b2aa2abca0b8929679cf2aaa689961918/Recess_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_02_0443.jpg" /> <img width="2000" height="1333" width_o="2000" height_o="1333" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3af449b4242f20a2226676968df9aa098e32068e74fabd2b9911c2ff60be847e/Recess_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_01_0437.jpg" data-mid="244331290" border="0" alt="Photography: F&eacute;lix Michaud" data-caption="Photography: Félix Michaud" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3af449b4242f20a2226676968df9aa098e32068e74fabd2b9911c2ff60be847e/Recess_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_01_0437.jpg" /> A visit to Recess is a structured, timed, and cyclical experience. Typically lasting 75 minutes, the circuit alternates between a 20-minute sweat session in a unique circular sauna, a two-minute cold plunge, and moments of conversation. The rhythm encourages presence and community — a social ritual that bridges individual and collective restoration. The design draws from ancient bathing traditions distilled into an elemental, contemporary vocabulary. To emphasize the rhythm of contrast, we divided the plan into complementary zones, each with distinct material palettes and atmospheres. <img width="1500" height="2000" width_o="1500" height_o="2000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2c57cb5846267336017fef9ec18e698fb5809acd79f068e04cccf3e38a7f7c6e/Recess_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_03_0497.jpg" data-mid="244469236" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2c57cb5846267336017fef9ec18e698fb5809acd79f068e04cccf3e38a7f7c6e/Recess_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_03_0497.jpg" /> <img width="1500" height="2000" width_o="1500" height_o="2000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/69bbb9e07ce0ba6e1ada3878ba0ac6b1b12b3ac22a2b5d69a031aca3edd459be/Recess_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_03_0455.jpg" data-mid="244331288" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/69bbb9e07ce0ba6e1ada3878ba0ac6b1b12b3ac22a2b5d69a031aca3edd459be/Recess_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_03_0455.jpg" /> Upon arrival, visitors are welcomed into a bright reception area where floor-to-ceiling windows filter natural light across an open aluminum ceiling grid. Directional lighting subtly guides the gaze toward the back of the room, where a frosted, back-lit glass-block wall softly signals arrival. In front stands a long reception desk clad in raw cold-rolled steel, anchoring the space and serving as a greeting point.The unique experience at Recess is enhanced by their product partnership with Aesop. Ritual and scent are woven throughout the journey, with Aesop products thoughtfully integrated to complement the atmosphere and design language. While waiting, clients can sample products at the integrated custom designed sink, set against stainless-steel shelving that recalls the purity of clinics and the reflective depth of water — echoing the understated elegance of both brands <img width="1500" height="2000" width_o="1500" height_o="2000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/188bdc98f5aa4d9a89825ed178544bd10417479530d8ccfc34ae4c41bc6b146c/Recess_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_06_0567.jpg" data-mid="244331286" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/188bdc98f5aa4d9a89825ed178544bd10417479530d8ccfc34ae4c41bc6b146c/Recess_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_06_0567.jpg" /> An elongated tunnel leads visitors away from the reception, wrapping around the space as dapples of light refract along its length while ascending the gentle ramp. The lighting effect references reflections of water, subtly hinting at the experience to come, before the passage opens into an all-gender locker room. Efficient yet subdued, this hushed space offers a moment of decompression — a quiet threshold between the external world and the meditative interior beyond. Designed as a transitional pathway, it gently attunes the body and mind to the ritual ahead. Emerging from the locker rooms, visitors are immediately enveloped in warm, moody oak tones and golden restorative light that define the sauna zone. At its center sits a custom, 50-person circular sauna designed in collaboration with Sauna Concept — a sculptural cylinder seemingly dropped into a rectangular volume, its monumental radius allowing for guided group sessions. Performative in nature, these communal gatherings are actually transformative moments where one is encouraged to breathe, connect and feel with other people. Surrounding the sauna, stone benches invite conversation, while a tea station offers hydration and quiet reflection before the next phase of the circuit. <img width="2000" height="1231" width_o="2000" height_o="1231" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b8a86b2797f58f117fe1ff57dda4164a97e1129d17e32f6ba836523b5343863f/Recess_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_08_0304.jpg" data-mid="244331284" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b8a86b2797f58f117fe1ff57dda4164a97e1129d17e32f6ba836523b5343863f/Recess_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_08_0304.jpg" /> <img width="2000" height="1231" width_o="2000" height_o="1231" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/694a55b5f771b3d5523e9b89264324cc03ca061a5e28f7bdd5bed9570ef7cec8/Recess_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_09_0592.jpg" data-mid="244389199" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/694a55b5f771b3d5523e9b89264324cc03ca061a5e28f7bdd5bed9570ef7cec8/Recess_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_09_0592.jpg" /> <img width="2000" height="1231" width_o="2000" height_o="1231" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/377fb53a4491893297feccbbe011ea0a0bd78fc67df77c64ba278c7691ef5860/Recess_Mtl_FSS_23_sauna-group_photo-by-RECESS.jpg" data-mid="244389200" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/377fb53a4491893297feccbbe011ea0a0bd78fc67df77c64ba278c7691ef5860/Recess_Mtl_FSS_23_sauna-group_photo-by-RECESS.jpg" /> <img width="1500" height="2000" width_o="1500" height_o="2000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f83c0f16fdb2be69af82d7877edafacf2efcfccf1a6129397e6d4dfd19487de9/Recess_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_11_0585b.jpg" data-mid="244331282" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f83c0f16fdb2be69af82d7877edafacf2efcfccf1a6129397e6d4dfd19487de9/Recess_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_11_0585b.jpg" /> <img width="1500" height="2000" width_o="1500" height_o="2000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5a934227b7949fddaea3aa4928eb07bc57c51860c29a49587e446fce017118c2/Untitled-2a.jpg" data-mid="244485502" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5a934227b7949fddaea3aa4928eb07bc57c51860c29a49587e446fce017118c2/Untitled-2a.jpg" /> After the guided thermal experience, visitors exit through the back and are gently led to the showers, a cavernous, dimly lit space that evokes the feeling of standing beneath a cool, natural rainfall. Hidden behind a sculptural stone wall, the shower sequence restores equilibrium before entering the cold-plunge area. Unlike traditional single-person tubs, our approach imagines a unique custom cold-plunge pool that invites groups of twelve to submerge together in a shared bath beneath cool blue light — a visual and sensory reflection of the plunge itself. Natural stone slab benches heighten the atmosphere, grounding the body in contrast and renewal. <img width="1500" height="2000" width_o="1500" height_o="2000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8161e3953b7ef32245377d994fc500ec1c5a089cd799a2a5ee34b71c778f7a04/Recess_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_14_0372.jpg" data-mid="244331279" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8161e3953b7ef32245377d994fc500ec1c5a089cd799a2a5ee34b71c778f7a04/Recess_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_14_0372.jpg" /> <img width="1500" height="2000" width_o="1500" height_o="2000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4f59924681e15931d0bc93df209a5e3c0db3bde52e29e9dca0beefd169c5ef0c/Recess_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_16_0380.jpg" data-mid="244331277" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4f59924681e15931d0bc93df209a5e3c0db3bde52e29e9dca0beefd169c5ef0c/Recess_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_16_0380.jpg" /> <img width="2000" height="1333" width_o="2000" height_o="1333" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2659761339b4071b1e6d2d100a944c6773205cb7b5ffc4ec73d5e9e61d8e3c3d/Recess_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_19_0431.jpg" data-mid="244331274" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2659761339b4071b1e6d2d100a944c6773205cb7b5ffc4ec73d5e9e61d8e3c3d/Recess_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_19_0431.jpg" /> <img width="2000" height="1333" width_o="2000" height_o="1333" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/92d23afe9d65bab8e646de4eec1c71feabc4e5b8a049849ce982ca4fbd18d3f0/Recess_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_19_0431.jpg" data-mid="244339268" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/92d23afe9d65bab8e646de4eec1c71feabc4e5b8a049849ce982ca4fbd18d3f0/Recess_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_19_0431.jpg" /> <img width="1000" height="1333" width_o="1000" height_o="1333" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3d05dc615fd6b98dcf5f59f876afe4416963ec5ee6dd2342a6a5b5528f93441e/Untitled-1.jpg" data-mid="244485466" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3d05dc615fd6b98dcf5f59f876afe4416963ec5ee6dd2342a6a5b5528f93441e/Untitled-1.jpg" /> <img width="1500" height="2000" width_o="1500" height_o="2000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/43c0e20e759c27fe979a3673447bc8e18c996e937f84d2b279cfc502928a3ed9/Recess_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_17_0635.jpg" data-mid="244331276" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/43c0e20e759c27fe979a3673447bc8e18c996e937f84d2b279cfc502928a3ed9/Recess_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_17_0635.jpg" /> After emerging from the plunge, the body’s heart rate slows and circulation recalibrates, triggering the release of endorphins and reducing inflammation — physiological responses known to boost recovery, elevate mood, and strengthen the immune system. Visitors are then invited to gather in the lounge space, passing through a corridor of frosted glass panels that diffuse the light into a soft, ethereal glow. Beyond lies a cocoon-like room encircled by layers of curtains that act as a canvas, receiving and reflecting projection, transforming the space into an alternative screening room. This multipurpose lounge was designed to host Recess’ rotating program of immersive art installations, DJ sets, and guided breathwork sessions, extending the sensory contrast into the realm of sound, movement, and community. <img width="3000" height="2000" width_o="3000" height_o="2000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f7ea934e2ecfa2be47d391d898b0ec264656594f2203b42a1533429950fdf97d/Recess_Mtl_FSS_25_lounge_photo-by-RECESS.jpg" data-mid="244470822" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f7ea934e2ecfa2be47d391d898b0ec264656594f2203b42a1533429950fdf97d/Recess_Mtl_FSS_25_lounge_photo-by-RECESS.jpg" /> <img width="3000" height="2000" width_o="3000" height_o="2000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e1c13b2bc8b27e774bb904c1aa14b15bcc0a1699464388272023359a430c84ed/Untitled-1.jpg" data-mid="244470823" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e1c13b2bc8b27e774bb904c1aa14b15bcc0a1699464388272023359a430c84ed/Untitled-1.jpg" /> <img width="3000" height="2000" width_o="3000" height_o="2000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4d4745fe929d3968034ef9f51347e1f1758210bdca65a963c313cc522f0e6a84/Recess_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_21_0672.jpg" data-mid="244470824" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4d4745fe929d3968034ef9f51347e1f1758210bdca65a963c313cc522f0e6a84/Recess_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_21_0672.jpg" /> <img width="2320" height="1164" width_o="2320" height_o="1164" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a65882f7b0be9629624d09c8c8f9144af247c54898535c8897e0fbe5a83de9f8/RECESS_Plan.jpg" data-mid="244484841" border="0" data-scale="79" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a65882f7b0be9629624d09c8c8f9144af247c54898535c8897e0fbe5a83de9f8/RECESS_Plan.jpg" /> 1.&nbsp; Entry 2.&nbsp; Reception 3.&nbsp; Storage 4.&nbsp; Tunnel 5.&nbsp; Locker room 6.&nbsp; Towels 7.&nbsp; Sauna zone 8.&nbsp; Sauna 9.&nbsp; Showers 10.&nbsp; Cold plunge 11.&nbsp; Lounge 12.&nbsp; Exit futuresimple.studio MontréalNew York Work with us Next Project https://futuresimple.studio/Sushibox Mon, 06 Feb 2023 18:39:57 +0000 Future Simple Studio https://futuresimple.studio/Sushibox FrançaisQuebec city’s Sushibox, led by Chef Patrick Landry, has long had a devout following because of its high quality sushi, using locally sourced fish and produce. Future Simple Studio was approached to imagine a new experience for the restaurant, one which encompasses a Take Out area along with an expanded Dining Room. <img width="3000" height="2000" width_o="3000" height_o="2000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f2ee834ed381ebb17115315e37713b4960d6a20096d216db36c3b7cd6cde23ea/SushiBox_Qc_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF1986_modif_web.jpg" data-mid="194009327" border="0" alt="Photography: F&eacute;lix Michaud" data-caption="Photography: Félix Michaud" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f2ee834ed381ebb17115315e37713b4960d6a20096d216db36c3b7cd6cde23ea/SushiBox_Qc_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF1986_modif_web.jpg" /> <img width="3000" height="2000" width_o="3000" height_o="2000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/bca754f34fc3426cf796f2c9019e714c5e749be182fc5cd4ceef512fc5adfd5d/SushiBox_Qc_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF1943_modif_web.jpg" data-mid="194009324" border="0" alt="Photography: F&eacute;lix Michaud" data-caption="Photography: Félix Michaud" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/bca754f34fc3426cf796f2c9019e714c5e749be182fc5cd4ceef512fc5adfd5d/SushiBox_Qc_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF1943_modif_web.jpg" /> Stepping through the entrance door, a tightly fluted glass vestibule allows a smooth transition inside. The interior is redesigned with geometric shapes, elemental materials and handcrafted details, allowing the colors and textures of the cuisine to shine and create an exceptional sensory experience. The Take Out area and the Dining Room are connected by a long handcrafted concrete counter (artist Zian Miscioscia in collaboration with Future Simple Studio) and are separated by a large circular opening that intersects the counter. <img width="2250" height="3000" width_o="2250" height_o="3000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6cd2e50131bbfb26e71574f8db9377427c264df67964eb979a907c36aa121231/SushiBox_Qc_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF2090_web.jpg" data-mid="194009328" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/6cd2e50131bbfb26e71574f8db9377427c264df67964eb979a907c36aa121231/SushiBox_Qc_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF2090_web.jpg" /> <img width="2250" height="3000" width_o="2250" height_o="3000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/dfb7420f8f4428346b3042d217b31fe4e4eaf675914d72c88a366bc28cdf0c83/SushiBox_Qc_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF1664_web.jpg" data-mid="194009316" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/dfb7420f8f4428346b3042d217b31fe4e4eaf675914d72c88a366bc28cdf0c83/SushiBox_Qc_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF1664_web.jpg" /> Each section is designed to contrast and complement one another. In the Take Out area, the tones are neutral, the lighting is bright, and vertical blinds allow for beautiful slats of sunshine to brush against guests as they place their orders. In the Dining Room area, guests enter an intimate and hushed environment. At the bar counter, every seat is dotted with its own lava stone pendant (David Pompa design). The seating area can allow for privacy and larger groups by raising or lowering hanging sheer electric panels that separate the black-top tables. <img width="3000" height="2013" width_o="3000" height_o="2013" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/914cfcdbc17727301909a98aeca0dabde7108a360c1bbba60c16a559ad5c86ab/Sushibox-floorplan_Future-Simple-Studio.jpg" data-mid="194008281" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/914cfcdbc17727301909a98aeca0dabde7108a360c1bbba60c16a559ad5c86ab/Sushibox-floorplan_Future-Simple-Studio.jpg" /> <img width="3000" height="563" width_o="3000" height_o="563" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2964cd62ce248ce0aa67de22198b417fd131e583719af7d92f71b245b9ccef91/Sushibox-bar_Future-Simple-Studio.jpg" data-mid="194008279" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2964cd62ce248ce0aa67de22198b417fd131e583719af7d92f71b245b9ccef91/Sushibox-bar_Future-Simple-Studio.jpg" /> An attention to detail and preference for handcrafted elements anchored Future Simple Studio's approach, resulting in a design that unites strong lines with natural textures and neutral tones, evoking a simultaneously brutalist and serene atmosphere. <img width="3000" height="2000" width_o="3000" height_o="2000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/057a8bdbc05822e9d17e9d873050640a101b5e910ab6d0b7e88872c6a9c0c1b1/SushiBox_Qc_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF1684_modif_web.jpg" data-mid="194009317" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/057a8bdbc05822e9d17e9d873050640a101b5e910ab6d0b7e88872c6a9c0c1b1/SushiBox_Qc_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF1684_modif_web.jpg" /> <img width="3000" height="2000" width_o="3000" height_o="2000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/31c2b5208f652538517f04b7a05bf58751c35a5dc3514106f877514e105ef89f/SushiBox_Qc_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF2207_web.jpg" data-mid="194009329" border="0" 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data-mid="194009318" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/760d159cff1875861d3258b671569eb4a275e646a42cace74c7b46f3e5978920/SushiBox_Qc_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF1752_modif_web.jpg" /> <img width="2250" height="3000" width_o="2250" height_o="3000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d2ed605dfe38107d079dbb2b8448f3d1fb0e874d169d7482444c011feeacec7c/SushiBox_Qc_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF1853_web.jpg" data-mid="194009320" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d2ed605dfe38107d079dbb2b8448f3d1fb0e874d169d7482444c011feeacec7c/SushiBox_Qc_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF1853_web.jpg" /> <img width="2250" height="3000" width_o="2250" height_o="3000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/37a406d7413a1cad0ccb37c94edf541c351a53d89f026f3ec47fe5edd1c88910/SushiBox_Qc_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF1980_modif_web.jpg" data-mid="194009326" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/37a406d7413a1cad0ccb37c94edf541c351a53d89f026f3ec47fe5edd1c88910/SushiBox_Qc_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF1980_modif_web.jpg" /> futuresimple.studio MontréalNew York Work with us Next Project https://futuresimple.studio/Cafe-Even Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:53:13 +0000 Future Simple Studio https://futuresimple.studio/Cafe-Even FrançaisIn 2024, coffee roaster Andrew Werbowyj asked Future Simple Studio to create a bespoke interior for a new roastery and cafe in Montreal. Within 1,170 sq ft., we aimed to create a space that feels like someone’s home and champions human connections over productivity. <img width="3000" height="2000" width_o="3000" height_o="2000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/68312c5c8c975a187b0823a76d5da00862c55c43015c70b76dfccfda4648da22/EvenCafe_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF2942_web.jpg" data-mid="228489175" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/68312c5c8c975a187b0823a76d5da00862c55c43015c70b76dfccfda4648da22/EvenCafe_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF2942_web.jpg" /> <img width="2250" height="3000" width_o="2250" height_o="3000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2ec33e7e7cde03507c4f4d5663be1cdf7001fc4e2cbe8ff0fefba8e9ceeec278/EvenCafe_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF3088_web.jpg" data-mid="228489182" border="0" alt=" " data-caption=" &lt;br&gt;" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2ec33e7e7cde03507c4f4d5663be1cdf7001fc4e2cbe8ff0fefba8e9ceeec278/EvenCafe_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF3088_web.jpg" /> <img width="1500" height="2000" width_o="1500" height_o="2000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7f505a2fca55107dc1bdd3bbbf43f33106cdcfdb677a0fb2c8a4dd72608e4960/EvenCafe_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF3119_web_b.jpg" data-mid="228490528" border="0" alt="Photography: F&eacute;lix Michaud" data-caption="Photography: Félix Michaud" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7f505a2fca55107dc1bdd3bbbf43f33106cdcfdb677a0fb2c8a4dd72608e4960/EvenCafe_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF3119_web_b.jpg" /> Named Even to embody the feeling of calm that one gets through the ritual of coffee, we opted for a palette that is raw, effortless, earthy, and precise. Considering the restricted budget, we selected common construction materials and found innovative ways to elevate their natural characteristics. <img width="1794" height="2391" width_o="1794" height_o="2391" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/549294bd360331575999f3f8d4cb04f1b25a22b70e274c95571eb7276a8c763a/EvenCafe_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF3113_web_b.jpg" data-mid="228492751" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/549294bd360331575999f3f8d4cb04f1b25a22b70e274c95571eb7276a8c763a/EvenCafe_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF3113_web_b.jpg" /> <img width="2250" height="3000" width_o="2250" height_o="3000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e92a0eb5de75b70ffb0d4263c8ada47d8b39779b2422882abe8ac5e0eb3931eb/EvenCafe_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF2824_web.jpg" data-mid="228489173" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e92a0eb5de75b70ffb0d4263c8ada47d8b39779b2422882abe8ac5e0eb3931eb/EvenCafe_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF2824_web.jpg" /> <img width="2250" height="3000" width_o="2250" height_o="3000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/48d343f85fe3e5b1fb31155d8cad30271d2964a200811461bd98e02b48156c1d/EvenCafe_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF2978_web-2.jpg" data-mid="228489176" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/48d343f85fe3e5b1fb31155d8cad30271d2964a200811461bd98e02b48156c1d/EvenCafe_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF2978_web-2.jpg" /> <img width="1500" height="2000" width_o="1500" height_o="2000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/815ced41ca2d291435ee3f0e1bc0a03cc5feb86699b3d549adaafa9ef41a0ff5/EvenCafe_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF3208_web_b.jpg" data-mid="228490107" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/815ced41ca2d291435ee3f0e1bc0a03cc5feb86699b3d549adaafa9ef41a0ff5/EvenCafe_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF3208_web_b.jpg" /> <img width="2250" height="3000" width_o="2250" height_o="3000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2ef4ed062f956bec1b41520310b0fea6f388407985a9f44a6b6466d650a1a518/EvenCafe_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF3071_web-2.jpg" data-mid="228489180" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2ef4ed062f956bec1b41520310b0fea6f388407985a9f44a6b6466d650a1a518/EvenCafe_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF3071_web-2.jpg" /> <img width="2250" height="3000" width_o="2250" height_o="3000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/35820b6edacc5a4b2e88808141e02e7209a2d416c4f8ffc3887e1878f6fce56f/EvenCafe_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF2849_web.jpg" data-mid="228489174" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/35820b6edacc5a4b2e88808141e02e7209a2d416c4f8ffc3887e1878f6fce56f/EvenCafe_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF2849_web.jpg" /> Visitors enter the café through a curved threshold wrapped in natural cork, framed by a silver mesh curtain that subtly separates the café from the outside world. Inside, a concrete bar is positioned at an angle, inviting fluid movement and interaction. Warm brown hues, inspired by the roasting process, fill the space, evoking a sensory experience of color, scent, and sound. A translucent glass partition reveals glimpses of the roasting process. <img width="3000" height="2000" width_o="3000" height_o="2000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5ab5fda7ba15a7e9d1c92695e456cf26878b643842f346c27d79e4d3d581f020/EvenCafe_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF2746_web.jpg" data-mid="228489169" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5ab5fda7ba15a7e9d1c92695e456cf26878b643842f346c27d79e4d3d581f020/EvenCafe_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF2746_web.jpg" /> <img width="2250" height="3000" width_o="2250" height_o="3000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3b16d1c66392976b4f1546508ca13b53558d5884eaeb9757c279d1cfe0fdc2ed/EvenCafe_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF2760_web.jpg" data-mid="228489170" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3b16d1c66392976b4f1546508ca13b53558d5884eaeb9757c279d1cfe0fdc2ed/EvenCafe_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF2760_web.jpg" /> <img width="2250" height="3000" width_o="2250" height_o="3000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ebbca89ffbb89c846526d763dd9a97da9593f61fce7a39c5d88ce3444c17e657/EvenCafe_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF3234_web.jpg" data-mid="228489192" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ebbca89ffbb89c846526d763dd9a97da9593f61fce7a39c5d88ce3444c17e657/EvenCafe_Mtl_FSS_FelixMichaud_DSF3234_web.jpg" /> Even is known to the neighbourhood—the space with the garage door always open. Neighbours, regulars and dogs are always encouraged to linger and spill onto the street, reinforcing one of the major objectives of Even: building community.<img width="2400" height="1023" width_o="2400" height_o="1023" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0a3d2cc192918e214df68c2fd31836505cb088ede503e52205dbd6b16daa466f/Even_Plan.jpg" data-mid="228493157" border="0" data-scale="72" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0a3d2cc192918e214df68c2fd31836505cb088ede503e52205dbd6b16daa466f/Even_Plan.jpg" /> futuresimple.studio MontréalNew York Work with us Next Project https://futuresimple.studio/Mont-Jasper Mon, 06 Feb 2023 18:40:05 +0000 Future Simple Studio https://futuresimple.studio/Mont-Jasper FrançaisChalet Mont Jasper is a family cabin located in the Saint-Donat region of Quebec. It is situated on steep terrain and surrounded by a mixed forest of coniferous and hardwood trees. The house overlooks the expansive Lac Archambault. <img width="1920" height="1839" width_o="1920" height_o="1839" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0939eadf41275ab7900d6d180701c57e9f9e6d99d7a62236abf6391e21c62401/Aerial-View.jpg" data-mid="167474286" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0939eadf41275ab7900d6d180701c57e9f9e6d99d7a62236abf6391e21c62401/Aerial-View.jpg" /> Building a home on this site had tremendous meaning for the clients, whose family was one of the earlier settlers of the region. Its design is motivated by three objectives: 1) to be in harmony with its environment, 2) to be timeless, and 3) to respect the vernacular of the region while responding to the contemporary needs of its inhabitants. <img width="1542" height="744" width_o="1542" height_o="744" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e35488ecf44914647bad544525b92640cd068f0a7a20344ed3f0b7928ab3d79e/Jasper_Rotation.gif" data-mid="167474284" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e35488ecf44914647bad544525b92640cd068f0a7a20344ed3f0b7928ab3d79e/Jasper_Rotation.gif" /> The form of the house evolves from three quiet A-frame volumes by the road to one unfolding facade punctuated by large openings that frame generous views of the lake, trees, and rocky landscape. <img width="2000" height="1333" width_o="2000" height_o="1333" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a96b984577095caf36d282b5b4cd38c9e240ea6136dfa3a5a197041157a75396/From-Far-with-Fog.jpg" data-mid="167474285" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a96b984577095caf36d282b5b4cd38c9e240ea6136dfa3a5a197041157a75396/From-Far-with-Fog.jpg" /> The locally-produced burnt cedar wraps the exterior of the house, its verticality drawing our attention to the&nbsp; pointed roofline. The archetype of the chalet house is reaffirmed within its forest setting, while the unconventional moves lay quiet for discovery within. <img width="1926" height="1297" width_o="1926" height_o="1297" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e09365aa43ab8ff7689fdd4b2cdf7a2d9fba3606032b558d562c7af6960eabad/Test-Plan-with-Topo-01.jpg" data-mid="167474287" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e09365aa43ab8ff7689fdd4b2cdf7a2d9fba3606032b558d562c7af6960eabad/Test-Plan-with-Topo-01.jpg" /> 1.&nbsp; &nbsp;Entry2.&nbsp; &nbsp;Reading3.&nbsp; &nbsp;Dining4.&nbsp; &nbsp;Living5.&nbsp; &nbsp;Kitchen6.&nbsp; &nbsp;Bathroom <img width="1792" height="2089" width_o="1792" height_o="2089" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e2242e6fd1dcb43b88ed9f5fcecd858156e3fa34dd2580cbfe89bab2bc65c513/Jasper_Preliminaire-Exploded.gif" data-mid="167474288" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e2242e6fd1dcb43b88ed9f5fcecd858156e3fa34dd2580cbfe89bab2bc65c513/Jasper_Preliminaire-Exploded.gif" /> futuresimple.studio MontréalNew York Work with us Next Project https://futuresimple.studio/Saint-Pierre Mon, 06 Feb 2023 18:40:10 +0000 Future Simple Studio https://futuresimple.studio/Saint-Pierre Français Our team was approached for a feasibility study to investigate a new mixed-use building on the rue Saint-Pierre in Montreal. In contrast to the iconic stone architecture of the Old Port, the client was determined to explore the use of heavy timber construction while maintaining a connection to the site’s architectural heritage. <img width="2942" height="1944" width_o="2942" height_o="1944" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a45c9099478f22da72a3c7e79e2debef5f40aed3b1e1320212f387a2c2c3d4e9/Enscape_flat3.jpg" data-mid="167474340" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a45c9099478f22da72a3c7e79e2debef5f40aed3b1e1320212f387a2c2c3d4e9/Enscape_flat3.jpg" /> The facade takes inspiration from the proportions and forms of its historic neighbours while expressing a distincly natural character through its texture and grain. The scheme includes six live/work units with a retail and event space on the ground floor. futuresimple.studio MontréalNew York Work with us Next Project