MONTREAL — As part of an extensive renovation to create more open, modern space of a two-story, single-family home, Le Borgne Rizk Architecture took the bold step of moving the kitchen into the solarium to take full advantage of an abundance of light.

''Although this presented some technical challenges, the decision also offered the opportunity to reinvent the use of this residual space, and the result was more than worth it,'' said Sophie Le Borgne, principal architect at Le Borgne Rizk Architecture.

The kitchen, crafted by District Cuisine, is distinguished by its elegance and use of noble materials. Granite countertops create a harmonious link with the shades of terrazzo, while walnut doors add a warm, timeless softness to the entire kitchen.

This architectural project emphasized the symbolic power of light, drawn from the contemplation of nature in the backyard garden. The result is a multiplicity of windows, glass doors and a solarium where light takes on its full meaning. This changing natural light creates a variety of plays of light, offering a changing picture to the rhythm of the seasons and inviting contemplation of the surrounding nature.