Above the storefront office of Jérôme Lapierre Architecte, in the Montcalm neighborhood of francophone Quebec City, hangs a sign saying “Célébrer l’ordinaire,” or celebrate the ordinary. 1 The house (1) includes a renovated stair hall (2) that leads to an updated kitchen (top of page). Photos © Maxime Brouillet, click to enlarge. Photos © Maxime Brouillet5There are no big, jazzy moves in plan, just clear and clever problem-solving. Photos © Maxime BrouilletThis thoughtful attention to detail continues throughout and includes new baseboards and door surrounds subtly abstracted from originals elsewhere in the house.