live/work exhibit

It’s rare we stray from the immaculately styles and polished projects we feature but the revived Tire Shop loaded with charm. Being MARK+VIVI‘s inaugural project located in the transitioning city of Verdun, Quebec. The newly renovated 800 sq.ft space, a former tire shop, currently functions as the designers’ live/work studio and houses La Façade Art + Architecture, a public storefront gallery dedicated to the exhibition of local contemporary art and experimental architecture.

Originally built in 1920, the Tire Shop’s newly exposed structure supports the playful integration of simple, raw, modern, industrial materials with smart and efficient design. Designers Mark Fekete and Viviana de Loera wanted to create a home that served as a catalyst for the design community while providing opportunities for local artists who would otherwise not have a chance to exhibit their work. With a strong commitment to sustainable living, one of the greatest sustainable aspects of the building is not what was used to revitalise it but rather how the occupants live because of it. Living in Montreal, their goal was to eliminate their dependency on the car and to turn to public transportation whist working from home supporting local businesses and living an overall healthier lifestyle.