Bohemier Residence by 5468796 Architecture + Cohlmeyer Architecture

The Bohemier Residence was a result of such restoration for old house in Winnipeg. The essence of the old house, not its actual presence, becomes the center of the new residence, as the original foundation is preserved as a sunken courtyard. It turns the former spatial arrangement inside out: house to courtyard, yard to house, solid to void, void to solid. This shift allows the ghost of the old house to remain. The courtyard expands the visual space beyond the distinct rooms and creates a nexus around which circulation spirals in three dimensions.

sunken main living Bohemier Residence

A bridge links the carport to the main entry across the sunken courtyard – taking one over and through the void into the house. A hidden panoramic view of the river beyond is revealed upon entering the vaulted hall, further connecting the landscape to the interior.
Architects: 5468796 Architecture + Cohlmeyer Architecture
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada