Directed by the same visionary behind Severance.
In the heart of Old Montreal, a former industrial building now houses a living room that exudes the charm of a secret address. The transformation of this space is the work of Jessica Lee Gagné, a Quebec native who has spent most of the past eight years in New York, and who was inspired by the various places she has lived, notably in New York and Brooklyn.
The living room's design is a harmonious blend of the cozy atmosphere of certain boutique hotel lobbies and rooms, and a forest green colour scheme. A burgundy hue on two of its walls adds a sense of depth and creates a warm, enveloping atmosphere.
The living room also features a personal collection of photographs, curated by Roxanne Doucet, founder of Tryptique agency. The collection is not bound by any aesthetic prejudice, and coexists with family heirlooms, such as Scandinavian furniture, and pieces by contemporary Quebec designers like Loïc Bard, Lambert & fils, Clara Jorisch, and Verre d'Onge.
Michele Beauchamp-Roy, the environment designer, enthusiastically welcomed the collaboration with Jessica Lee Gagné, a stage artist with a sensitivity for sets and lighting. Martin Schop is responsible for the museum-quality framing of the photographs in the living room.
Above the bed, there are photos of a winter landscape, student creations from Concordia University based on slides taken by Jessica Lee Gagné's maternal grandfather during Expo 67 at Parc Jean-Drapeau. The apartment, which overlooks the Aldred Building, erected in 1929 by architect Ernest Isbell Barott, caught the eye of both designer and artist due to its large windows, high ceilings, beams, and original woodwork, reminiscent of Jessica Lee Gagné's dream neighborhood in New York, Tribeca.
Jessica Lee Gagné, a director of photography and filmmaker with two Emmy Award nominations, had a pragmatic approach during her first meeting with designer Michele Beauchamp-Roy. She aimed to create a harmonious and beautiful space in her living room, as it is used for writing, and to make it evolve throughout the day, with a more dramatic appearance in the evening due to intimate lighting.
Michele Beauchamp-Roy, who founded the studio Au Contraire four years ago, was equally committed to the project. The result is a living room that is both inviting and unique, a testament to the creative collaboration between these two talented individuals.
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