Owners of These Newfoundland Renovated Saltbox Homes Must Hike or Boat In

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Owners of These Newfoundland Renovated Saltbox Homes Must Hike or Boat In

No roads lead to a set of residences in remote Canada, modernized with metal roofs, window boxes, a variety of amazing colors, and more.

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Project Details:

Location: Newfoundland, Canada

Builder: Reflect Architecture / @reflectarchitecture

Steps: 1,975 square meters

Photographer: Julian Parkinson / @julianparkinson

From the Architect: “The Burdens Point Residence is a critical renovation of two historic houses—the Burden and Dunn houses—and an accompanying shed in Salvage, Newfoundland. Designed by Reflect Architecture for a Toronto-based real estate agent and his family, this residence carefully transforms the local language of architecture. to meet the customer’s lifestyle and give the elderly a new life.

“A seasonal residence, accessible only by boat or on foot, is prominently featured in Salvage, a historic fishing village of 108 people. This home is located on a peninsula between the city and the North Atlantic Ocean. Due to the location and the history of the houses. , it was important to the client and architect that the design remain rooted in the local context and minimize the impact on the views of the townspeople.

“Important parts of both houses were repaired, while nnew elements, materials, and details were used sparingly. The white exterior was replaced and a metal roof—a sturdy answer to the tough terrain—was installed instead of asphalt shingles. In both elevations, the windows are traditionally scaled and slotted. Defined by its simple rectangular volumes and gabled roofs, the Burdens Point residence looks like a century ago from a distance.

“The interventions of the imagined buildings begin to reveal themselves upon closer inspection. Instead of massing or form, Reflect used external details to reveal how a pair of historic houses have been updated. The window boxes draw, for example, the frame windows in both buildings. . Although such details are not historic, it preserves traditional height while creating new interest by casting long shadows throughout the space using outdoor lighting as a touch of light to create a sense of drama.

“Lined in white shiplap, the interior of both houses explores the common ground between clean, modern design and the simplicity and reliability of traditional Newfoundland home construction. The Burden House (which was electrified after a century off the grid) reused interior framing and joinery. wherever it was possible to have its floors painted and painted The badly damaged Dunn House required extensive interior renovations, the interior was instead.

“The plans are informed by the direction and circulation of historic Newfoundland houses, although they have been carefully adapted to meet the client’s lifestyle. The living, dining, and cooking areas are on the ground floor. The Burden House contains a large kitchen and dining area. The smaller Dunn House contains a TV and recreation area. with a garage-style kitchen and dining area Both kitchens are constructed of Baltic birch plywood and butcher block to reference the local materials and techniques.

“The bedrooms are located on the second floor of the residence where the ceiling is raised to provide higher living areas. In the Burden House, the basic suite with a master bedroom and bathroom overlooks the sea. The Dunn House consists of two bedrooms and a bathroom.

“In order to realize the purpose of the living space as a container from things, color blocking has emerged as an effective tool to define spaces and comfort residents. This is especially noticeable in the two bedrooms of the Dunn House, where orange and green are spread on the floor, ceiling, walls, beds, and lighting fixtures. The concentrated use of color works like the modern wallpaper found in traditional Newfoundland homes, platform beds and built-in lamps are inspired the place where the ship is laid.”