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an agricultural Form Reconsidered in Quebec<\/p>\n

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Architectural designer Teedah Hammer completes a compact cabin<\/a> \u2014 the Hanger \u2014 in a rural village of Quebec<\/a>. The project nods to the familiar agricultural Quonset structures which dot the area. In this case, the Quonset has been reworked for contemporary living<\/a>, its curved steel profile translated into a small dwelling<\/a> with a footprint covering less than forty square meters.<\/p>\n

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Hammer describes an early interest in \u2018the loftiness that was possible due to the self-supporting nature of the structure,\u2019 along with its durability through harsh winters. That combination shaped the decision to build new rather than adapt an existing shell, as it allowed for the proportions and openings to be tuned from the outset.<\/p>\n

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images \u00a9 Nathan Van Egmond<\/a><\/p>\n

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a \u2018bird\u2019s nest\u2019 overlooks playful interiors<\/p>\n

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Designer Teedah Hammer, founder of Quebec-based studio<\/a> Hammer&Son, organizes the Hanger\u2019s interior so that its full height and curved structure would be expressed. It is designed in section as much as in plan. Upon entry, the kitchen, dining area, and bathroom sit beneath a mezzanine and form a compressed zone that contrasts the full height of the living space. From there, sliding doors lead directly to the patio, extending the interior outward.<\/p>\n

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The mezzanine is reserved for rest, with a netted area that hovers near the upper windows. \u2018Being in the net feels like a bird\u2019s nest of sorts,\u2018 she notes, \u2018you\u2019re perched up in the canopy of the black walnut tree that can be seen from the three upper windows.\u2018<\/p>\n

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A louvered guardrail lines the edge and, as the sun shifts, narrow bands of shadow move across the walls and floor. Meanwhile, a vertical opening on the upper level frames a stand of pine trees, which Hammer describes as reading like a piece of \u2018living art.\u2019<\/p>\n

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windows are arranged to balance light privacy and framed views<\/p>\n

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teedah hammer\u2019s playful material palette<\/p>\n

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The interior palette leans toward pale wood and white surfaces, allowing daylight to move easily through the space. With openings on both ends of the building, the light remains even and consistent, avoiding sharp contrasts and making the volume feel more expansive.<\/p>\n

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Flooring is created with reclaimed bowling lanes. This introduces layers of maple and pine underfoot, with darker walnut arrows marking former play zones.<\/p>\n

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\u2018It was important that the slabs were installed in sequence so that the cuts and wood segments lined up (so tedious but well worth it),\u2018 Hammer says, describing the process of the flooring install. \u2018The dark walnut arrow zones and merger of pine and maple woods just after it are really cool features.\u2018<\/p>\n

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the curved steel shell creates a tall interior volume within a small footprint<\/p>\n

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Against this backdrop, Teedah Hammer selects objects to bring color and variation. Vintage postmodern furniture, locally made lighting, and small artworks introduce a sense of play.<\/p>\n

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\u2018The interior foundation is quite neutral with all the natural materials and white cabinets,\u2018 She explains. \u2018distinctive colour pops and interesting shapes from the vintage post-modern furniture and locally produced art brought that element of fun to the space.\u2018<\/p>\n

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A subtle grid appears across different elements, from the patio pavers to interior fixtures and tiles, tying together exterior and interior decisions.<\/p>\n

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the interior shifts from compressed entry spaces to an open living area<\/p>\n

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Along the exterior, Teedah Hammer pairs corrugated steel arches with vertical eastern white cedar siding. Over time, the cedar will soften in tone, shifting toward grey and easing the contrast between the industrial roof and the wooded setting. The vertical rhythm of the boards aligns with the valleys of the metal shell and echoes the surrounding tree trunks.<\/p>\n

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A grid of dark pavers defines the patio beneath a large black walnut tree, while cedar hedges and native plantings build privacy around the edges. Stones uncovered during excavation were repurposed as retaining walls, planted with low-growing succulents that climb across their surfaces during the warmer months.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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locally-sourced materials and furnishings shape the character of the space<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"an agricultural Form Reconsidered in Quebec \u00a0 Architectural designer Teedah Hammer completes a compact cabin \u2014 the Hanger…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":553746,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[18636,76,354,355,49,24049,48,356,75,1242,100802],"class_list":{"0":"post-553745","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-arts-and-design","8":"tag-architecture-in-canada","9":"tag-arts","10":"tag-arts-and-design","11":"tag-artsanddesign","12":"tag-ca","13":"tag-cabin-architecture-and-design","14":"tag-canada","15":"tag-design","16":"tag-entertainment","17":"tag-residential-architecture-and-interiors","18":"tag-spaces-under-50-sqm"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/553745","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=553745"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/553745\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/553746"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=553745"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=553745"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=553745"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}