Meaningful Connections
Ice Shore House by Indesign Inc
The project brief was unusual, to say
the least: “Ensure me freedom in my
advanced years.”
In 2013, an elderly citizen sought out
the services of Gary Conrath. Both
knew each other well since Indesign
had conceived and constructed the
co-property building where the woman
had been living for a decade.
The third storey dwelling was no
longer suitable for her. She wanted to
live at ground level, in an environment
designed to meet her anticipated
future needs.
Exterior Mobility
Following the advice of her architect,
the client purchased a vacant lot in
Verdun, a neighbourhood with history
dating from the beginning of New
France.
Of prime importance, the site provided
several alternatives to automobile
driving.
Bus travel, as preferred by seniors is
immediately available in front, and
the Métro, Montréal’s subway is but a
short walk away.
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