No roads lead to this set of homes in remote Canada, modernized with iron roofs, window boxes and surprising colors.
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Project details:
location: Newfoundland, Canada
architect: reflect the architecture /@reflective architecture
footprint: 1,975 square feet
Photographer: Julian Parkinson / @Julian Parkinson
From the architect: “Burdens Point Residence is a meticulous conversion of two historic homes, the Burden and Dunn homes, and an attached warehouse in Salvage, Newfoundland. Designed by Reflect Architecture for a Toronto-based real estate agent and her family. This home is a local architectural language that carefully evolves to accommodate the client’s lifestyle and breathe new life into an old home.
“Seasonal residences, accessible only by boat or on foot, feature prominently in Salvage, a historic fishing village of 108 people. The houses are located on a peninsula between the town center and the North Atlantic. Due to the house’s location and history, , it was essential for the clients and architects to ensure that the design was rooted in the local context and had minimal impact on the views of the villagers.
“Significant portions of both houses have been renovated;New elements, materials and details were used sparingly. The white exterior siding was replaced and a galvanized steel roof, more durable for harsh environments, was introduced in place of tar asphalt shingles. On both elevations the windows are traditionally sized and spaced. Defined by simple rectangular volumes and gabled roofs, the Burdens Point residence looks very similar from last century from a distance.
“Subtle architectural interventions begin to reveal themselves when inspected up close. Rather than tinkering with the massing or form, Reflect used exterior details to hint at how a pair of historic homes have been updated, such as the framed windows in both structures. Projecting boxes is not a historical detail, but it also creates new visual interest by casting long shadows on the surface, while also serving as a light-touch way to create a sense of drama.
“The interiors of both houses, largely decorated with white ship wrap, explore the commonalities between crisp, modern design and the simplicity and honesty of traditional Newfoundland house architecture. Burden House (electrified after 100 years off-grid) has an interior Framing and cladding were reused and floors patched and painted where possible. The further damaged Dunn House required extensive internal refurbishment with internal cladding replaced.
“The plan was guided by the orientation and circulation of a historic Newfoundland home, but was carefully tailored to suit the client’s lifestyle. The living, dining and cooking areas are on the first floor. Burden House has a spacious kitchen and dining area. Dunn House features a galley-style kitchen with dining area, TV and entertainment area. Both kitchens are constructed from Baltic birch plywood and butcher block, referencing the types of materials and construction methods available locally.
“The bedrooms are located on the residence’s second floor, with gently raised ceilings to establish a habitable height. The primary suite at Burden House has a spacious bedroom and bathroom overlooking the sea. Dunn House has a pair of bedrooms and a bathroom. there is.
“To realize the purpose of housing as a container away from the elements, color blocking emerged as an efficient tool to delineate space and comfort its inhabitants. This was achieved through the immersive use of orange and green on floors, ceilings, walls, beds and lighting fixtures, creating a traditional new “The room’s built-in platform bed and lamps are a modern take on the wallpaper found in Foundland homes, and are inspired by ship docks.”
Photo: Julian Parkinson
Photo: Julian Parkinson
Photo: Julian Parkinson
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