Waverly Residence is a project designed by MU Architecture and is located just south of Jean-Talon Street in Alexandra-Marconi district is the result of the idea of creating a very modern living place for wealthy clients in this up and coming neighborhood. Alexandra-Marconi is a landlocked district between the Canadian Pacific Railway in the west, The Little Italy to the east, south of Beaubien Street and Jean-Talon Street to the north; A mysterious district that has in recent years, experienced a notorious gentrification.

The project started with a duplex, almost all of the existing structure was entirely rebuilt. A dozen feet on two floors were added to the rear of the old building. Moreover, excavating the basement, the residence finally went from 1500 to 3000sq.ft. On the same lot, facing south-west, a large courtyard was added to enjoy the sun. Once the threshold is crossed, the lobby extends across the entire width of the building. Ahead, a wall filled with full height doors. These give access to a deep enough storage for strollers or sports equipment to the left and to the right to a locker room. On both ends, a corridor leaves a choice to go left or right to access the rest of the residence. These arrangements are part of a large volume comprising also, the stairs and the kitchen towards the back of the residence. In fact, the stairs act as a cut through this volume all the way to the roof. A large skylight, same width as the st...