The small house was extended at the back, with volumes added so that the existing structure could be transformed into a primary residence for a couple. An entire new volume was added on the ground floor, housing a garage, a bathroom, equipment rooms and the entrance. The extension is partly visible on the first floor, where its contemporary claddingdistinguishes the addition from the old barn.
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Adequately sized openings frame particular views of the valley, while new furnishings utilize every inch of the available space. In order to meet the requirements for the Minergie P certification, the architects introducedsolar panels and double flow ventilation, which were a challenge to integrate into the existing architecture.
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