PLAZA HUTCHISON

You will desire to be a student again.

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Hi design junkies,

In this article, we will show you the Plaza Hutchison by Ivy Studio. A 10 storey residential building in the Milton Park area of Montreal. The project consisted of renovating the common spaces that serve all 100 rental units. The entire ground floor was completely redone, including the main lobby, common gym, and laundry room.

Who says students can't have flats to envy?

Given that the building's location is so close to a University, the flats are generally smaller studios rented mainly to students.

With that in mind, the function of the lobby has evolved. It has become an extension of the residents' homes. The long floating banquette follows the glazed façade, with a variety of tables attached to its seat, inviting students to sit, read and study with style.

Photographer: Alex Lesage

Despite being in Montreal, this space makes you travel to Miami or L.A with its color palette and the building's extravagant concrete marquee. It's a little more whimsical than the average flat lobby.

Photographer: Alex Lesage

The navy velvet, striped linen, burgundy steel, and faded greenwood all serve merely as a complement to the “three shades of pink” elephant in the room. Residential-like moldings plaster the colored walls, follow their curves, and dissimulate the doors, providing a more playful atmosphere.

The central elevator shafts are covered in smoked mirrors from floor to ceiling, perfect for a last-minute selfie while waiting for the lift. Several custom-designed light fixtures are installed on the walls and around the central column.

Finally, attached to a glossy-tiled column, the black and white striped banquette takes center stage with its integrated planter.