位于哈利法克斯历史悠久的西区，在一个安静的住宅区内出现了一个大胆的深色屋檐。Armcrescent住宅代表了对增加哈利法克斯半岛城市密度的建筑调查，这是过去几年里该市日益增长的需求和讨论的话题。虽然这个城市尊重历史和文化，但对更多进步的工作有一种兴奋和渴望。
Located in Halifax’s long-established West-End, a bold dark gable emerges within a quiet residential neighbourhood. The Armcrescent Residence represents an architectural investigation towards increasing urban density on the Halifax Peninsula, a growing need and topic of discussion in the city over the past few years. Though the city respects history and culture, there’s an excitement and desire for more progressive work.
外部体量和形式旨在使哈利法克斯历史街区中的传统建筑形式现代化。外部材料的特点是在一个最小的调色板内有各种纹理。黑色将建筑减少到它的正式品质，几乎就像风景上的剪影。周围的定制板状混凝土挡土墙提供了一个机会，可以考虑将密集的城市住宅景观作为一种互补的三维形式来连接内部和外部。
The exterior massing and form aim to modernize traditional architectural forms found throughout Halifax’s historical neighbourhoods. The exterior material features a variety of textures within a minimal colour palette. Black reduces the building to its formal qualities, almost like a silhouette on a landscape. The surrounding custom board-formed concrete retaining walls provide an opportunity to consider dense urban residential landscaping as a complementary three-dimensional form to connect the interior and exterior.
与外观一样，Armcrescent住宅的室内设计也可以说是非常重视工艺的当代本土设计。作为建筑师和建筑商，彼得-布雷思韦特工作室在现代工业风格中采用了多种材料，在整个住宅中广泛关注细节和工艺。材料被用来在每个空间内创造对比。特色元素，如板条柚木屏风或交叉连接的粗锯铁杉椽子，创造了一种动态的酸甜关系。
Like the exterior, the interior design of the Armcrescent Residence can be described as contemporary vernacular that places great value on craftsmanship. As both architect and builder, Peter Braithwaite Studio celebrates a diverse range of materials in a modern industrial style with extensive attention to detail and craft throughout the residence. Materiality is used to create contrast within every space. Feature elements such as a slatted teak screen or crossed-bridged rough-sawn hemlock rafters create a dynamic sweet and sour relationship.
住宅的组织方式是通过在住宅的所有四层提供多种聚会和隐蔽的机会，为所有年龄的人提供独特的个性化空间。每个人都有自己的空间，因为我们的客户代表了哈利法克斯半岛内越来越多的混合家庭。定制的木制品由Peter Braithwaite工作室有限公司设计、建造和安装。特色台面、灯具、家具、硬件和水龙头，以赞美房子的每个区域。厨房的设计一直到最后的抽屉组织者、箱形接头和定制的餐具块。
The home is organized to offer unique individualized spaces for all ages by providing multiple opportunities for gathering and seclusion on all four levels of the home. There is a space for everybody as our clients represent a growing number of mixed families within the Halifax peninsula. Custom millwork has been designed, built, and installed by Peter Braithwaite Studio Ltd. Feature countertops, light fixtures, furniture, hardware, and faucets to compliment each area of the house. The kitchen is designed right down to the last drawer organizer, box joint, and custom fabricated cutlery block.
Architects: Peter Braithwaite Studio
Area : 3500 ft²
Year : 2021
Photographs :Peter Braithwaite, Julian Parkinson
Manufacturers : Bosch, Maibec, Miele, Stuv, Casey Metro, East coast specialty hardwood, Keel Architectural, Martin, Moncer, Nudura, Robert Bury, Velux, Wetstyle
HVAC : Ready Refrigeration
Architect : Peter Braithwaite
Project Managers & Designers : Matt Gillingham, Jody Miller
Structural Engineering : Andrea Doncaster Engineering
General Contractor : Peter Braithwaite Studio
City : Halifax
Country : Canada