Haut Outremont is a project designed by Desjardins Bherer. The purchasers of this apartment, located on the top floor of a religious heritage building between Mount Royal and Montreal’s urban landscape, wanted a place where, alongside a unifying living space, they could indulge their passions in corners of their own.

As globetrotters, they have accumulated many travel souvenirs and objects with Middle Eastern accents: carpets, works of art and decorative accessories. They were also keen to showcase the beautiful antique furniture they had inherited. They wanted to unify the whole in a warm, functional and resolutely contemporary interior. Photography by André Doyon.

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The transition between the entrance hallway and the living areas provided a magnificent pretext for displaying a work of art, framed by two cabinet modules. This is where a link is made to the kitchen, which, placed at the core of the expansive living space, is spectacular. The two imposing islands, made of Fior di Pesco marble, run parallel to each other and make the space as functional as possible, whether for cooking, eating or gathering on a special day.
Contrasts and textures have been used to their full effect to highlight the nobility and assertive character of the materials. The matt, veined finish of stone is set against smooth, delicate glass and lacquer. Strength versus lightness; strong colours against a range of luminous whites and greys.
The bathroom is an invita...