Atelier L'Abri 規劃這個獨特的建築項目，紮根於保護古老文化及可持續性，並講述了一個關於南魁北克農業中心的草地和果園，對其象徵性的一座農村建築進行翻新的故事。它體現新業主熱愛分享和好客的價值觀，那 1970 年代的車庫已被改造成一個開放給社區並發展協力項目的生活空間。
Anchored in preservation and sustainability, this unique architectural project tells a story: that of the sensitive and sustainable renovation of a rural building nestled in the heart of the meadows and orchards emblematic of this agricultural region of southern Quebec. Embodying the new owner's values of sharing and hospitality, the former 1970s automobile garage has been transformed into a living space that is open to the community and the development of collaborative projects.
受到弗雷利格斯堡富饒生態系統的啟發，梅爾巴之家包括一個住所、工作室、工作坊，以及一個烹飪生產和會議空間。在這塊土地上還包括一個溫室及蔬菜生產的小花園，大部分的食品皆產自於現場或加工。
Inspired by the fertile ecosystem of Frelighsburg, Maison Melba now houses a residence, a work studio, a workshop, and a culinary production and meeting space. Outside, the small plot of land also includes a greenhouse and a garden dedicated to small-scale vegetable production, with the majority of food production to be consumed or processed on-site.
其永續建築反映其願景和價值觀。該項目專注於細節的精準與建築師的專業知識，從而實現了一個美與性能和諧共處的項目。
The timeless architecture of Maison Melba reflects the vision and values. The project's design is based on sensitivity to details and the passive-house expertise of the architects, resulting in a project where beauty is in harmony with performance.
多元包容性的建築
建築平面圖可見，以一個大型的間隙穿過建築的中央而顯得與眾不同。當地的天然石材地板延伸到室內，在挑高的天窗下，營造一個緩衝空間，連接房屋和創作區域。住宅和工作室的入口，各自敞開至一個擁有植物裝飾的共用廊道上。
A sensitive architecture
The building plan is distinguished by a large interstice slicing through the center of the building. Beneath a high skylight, the local natural stone floor extends the landscaping indoors to create a transitional space between the house and the creative areas. The entrance doors to the residence and the workshop each open onto this narrow common alley adorned with plants.
開放的房屋內部布局，被家具輕柔地點綴，氛圍平靜而溫暖。空間序列則由材質質地、細節和自然堆疊而成。目光轉移至道格拉斯冷杉地板、石灰塗覆牆壁、白橡木家具、鐵杉結構、亞麻窗簾，以及大型木窗上，窗框坎入室外的風景。工作室一側，以中性工業色調巧妙地融入一個明亮的畫布中，激發合作和創造力。在住宅和公共兩側，模組化廚房輕盈地與其它組成空間融為一體。而精心挑選的燈具佈置在每個空間當中，為一幅精心繪製的畫落下最後一筆。
Inside the house, the open plan is softly punctuated by furniture. The atmosphere is calm and warm. The sequence of spaces is composed of small moments conducive to the appreciation of materials, details, and nature. The eye wanders over the Douglas Fir floor, the lime-coated walls, the white oak furniture, the massive hemlock structure, the tall linen curtains, and the large wood windows that frame the landscape. On the workshop side, industrial-grade materials in neutral colors blend subtly into a bright canvas that invites collaboration and creativity. On both the residential and public sides, modular kitchens on legs integrate lightly with the rest of the composition. In each space, the careful selection of lamps completes a tableau drawn with care and delicacy.
高雅、永恆的建築外觀與鄉村景觀成為自然的介面。鋼製屋頂可長期維護自然色的建築，而木板在時間和各種元素的影響下，逐漸從棕色轉為灰色。大柳樹下前的車庫，長型橫結構靜靜地老去在這自然植物的景觀中。
The exterior of the building wears a noble and timeless look that blends with the countryside. The steel roof will protect the natural-colored building for a long time, while the wood planks will gradually shift from brown to gray under the influence of time and the elements. Beneath the large weeping willow tree, the long horizontal structure of the former garage will age quietly in the landscape of native plants.
持續性轉型
要使建築物老化得宜，首先需要具備週全且良好的設計。根據 L’Abri 的被動式房屋方法，梅爾巴之家很快將獲得 LEED 白金認證，這是可續建築參考標準的最高水平。
A sustainable transformation
To age well, a building must first be well-designed. In accordance with L’Abri’s Passive-House approach, Maison Melba will soon be LEED Platinum certified, the highest level of this reference standard for sustainable buildings.
為了啟動這個轉型，該建築物的外殼已到達其使用年限的終點，它被小心地拆除，僅保留房屋原有的曼薩德屋頂外形下的原木框架。接著在現有骨架，建造一個新的雙牆框架結構，增加隔熱厚度，同時減少熱源。這些新的厚牆，讓人聯想到古老建築內部填充的纖維，這是回收紙製成的自然隔熱材料。而外部夾層由生態（使用回收的木纖維）和隔熱板構成。PassivHaus 認證的三層玻璃窗完善了外殼且有助於被動太陽能原件，其氣密性等級0.37 ACH at 50Pa 使該建築物具有卓越的能源效率表現。憑此嚴謹的技術，梅爾巴之家將成為未來數十年弗雷利斯堡景觀的一部分。
To begin this transformation, the building’s envelope that had reached its end of life was carefully dismantled to preserve only the original wood frame behind the house’s distinctive mansard silhouette. A new double-stud wall structure was then built within the existing skeleton to allow for increased insulation thickness, while reducing thermal bridges. These new thick walls, reminiscent of ancient constructions, are filled with cellulose fiber, a natural insulation material made from recycled paper. On the exterior, the intermediate cladding is composed of ecological and insulating sheathing panels made from entirely recycled wood fiber, another bio-sourced product. PassivHaus certified triple-glazed windows complete the envelope and promote passive-solar principles. Finally, an exemplary air tightness rating of 0.37 ACH at 50Pa gives the building exceptional energy efficiency performance. With this technical rigor, Maison Melba will be part of the Frelighsburg landscape for many decades to come.
整體視野
L'Abri 的設計願景著重於美感、實用性和耐久性，於當中取得必要的平衡，以體現真正永恆的建築。該項目創始人共享的價值核心驅動下，梅爾巴之家的可持續轉型無疑是個鼓舞人心的展示。這個充滿理想的項目成功，也同時仰賴於 Atelier L'Abri 和 Construction Modulor 的設計建造團隊所領導的整體化設計過程，以及項目團隊傑出的執行力。
A holistic vision
L'Abri’s design vision is based on the fundamental and necessary balance between beauty, utility, and durability in order to deliver truly timeless architecture. Driven by values shared with the project’s founder, the sustainable transformation of Maison Melba is an inspiring demonstration of this ideal. The successful completion of this ambitious project relies on an integrated design process led by the design-build team of Atelier L'Abri and Construction Modulor, as well as the exemplary execution of the entire project team.
其設計整合並慶祝了一系列的供應商、製造商、設計師、工匠和顧問的卓越工作。梅爾巴之家的建築語言強調了 Kebony 木材外墻、手工石灰灰泥、Dinesen 木地板和 Bisson Bruneel 紡織品的材料豐富性。精心挑選的家具展示了來自國際設計公司的作品如 Vipp、Dinesen、Frama、Santa & Cole 和 Ligne Roset，以及來自 Clara JorischKastella、Atelier Vaste、Mark Krebs、Montauk 和 Ema ceramics 等當地優秀且才華洋溢的設計師與製造商的作品。
The project's design integrates and celebrates the exceptional work of a long list of suppliers, manufacturers, designers, artisans, and consultants. The architectural language of Maison Melba highlights the material richness of the Kebony wood cladding, artisanal lime plaster, Dinesen wood floors, and Bisson Bruneel textiles. The carefully selected furniture features pieces from international design houses such as Vipp, Dinesen, Frama, Santa & Cole, and Ligne Roset, alongside works from talented local designers and makers like Clara Jorisch, Kastella, Atelier Vaste, Mark Krebs, Montauk, and Ema ceramics.
由 Écomestible 進行的景觀設計，亦專注於以永續農業原則為靈感的生態、可食用和再生景觀。Écohabitation 把關該項目的 LEED 認證過程。而最後，此項目邀請攝影師 Alex Lesage，他在現場停留了數日，將其捕捉敘事性而呈現的精彩影像。
The landscape design was carried out by Écomestible, a firm specializing in ecological, edible, and regenerative landscaping inspired by permaculture principles. Écohabitation supervised the LEED certification process of the project. Finally, the project was captured through the attentive eye of photographer Alex Lesage, who remained on site for several days.
梅爾巴之家是透過各方協作的成果，也是所有參與者的珍貴貢獻且豐富的項目，他們圍繞著創造一幢與其環境和諧共處的建築生命新篇章，它是一個由內而外發展的項目，展望一個充滿希望的未來。
Maison Melba is the fruit of this beautiful and collaborative work. It is a project enriched by the invaluable contributions of all these actors gathered around the creation of a new chapter in the life of a building in harmonious relationship with its context and its environment. Maison Melba is a project of the heart that looks towards an optimistic future.
