The renovation of Sutton House in Sutton, Québec by Pelletier de Fontenay unifies the building's multiple iterations through the use of white cementitious coating.
The architects developed custom white mineral finishes that allow the underlying textures to remain legible, creating a palimpsest effect.
The house combines traditional building techniques with contemporary environmental consciousness, using hemp insulation and repurposed timber.
Passive strategies such as thermal mass, natural ventilation, and solar orientation are employed, along with limestone flooring for passive solar heating.