Marquette 4 is a project designed by Designer Sophie P-Lefebvre. Located in the Plateau Mont-Royal, the Marquette 4 project aims to transform a duplex into a single-family home offering a timeless design adaptable to the owners’ lifestyle while maximizing natural light. Photography by Sarah Dagenais Photographe.

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On the ground floor, architectural furniture has been integrated into the right side wall, creating an open and welcoming reception area that promotes a seamless connection between living areas. Linked to this, a massive library delineates the entrance to the living room while allowing natural light from the front of the house to flow through. There is also an imposing fireplace highlighting the ceiling height. Facing it, the kitchen, though modest in size, is maximized by custom full-height storage and a large central island. The dining room, located at the back of the house, provides direct access to the courtyard, creating a friendly and inviting space. A small powder room is discreetly concealed within the staircase volume, to the left of the kitchen.
To ensure maximum brightness, the location and dimensions of the rear exterior openings have been reconsidered, now adopting a ceiling-to-floor style and adorned with curtains matching the walls to ensure privacy, all on both floors.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, a full bathroom, a small lounge, and a large master bedroom, all imbued with mat...