Canada’s Laurentides region is well-known for its stunning natural landscapes, from majestic mountains to sparkling lakes, to dense forests. This beautiful region boasts many unique homes that blend seamlessly with their surroundings and offer unparalleled views of nature. In this article, we will explore three such homes – La Tierce, Lauberivière, and another lakeside home simply called La Tierce – all designed with care and consideration for the environment and the people who inhabit them.
La Tierce by Atelier BOOM-TOWN Emerges Delicately from the Landscape
La Tierce is a stunning lakeside home situated in the Laurentides region of Canada. Designed by Atelier BOOM-TOWN, this unique home is an observation post that takes advantage of its sloping lot to provide panoramic views of the lake, forest, and rock cliffs. Made up of three volumes inspired by classic rural architecture, the home features walls covered with oxidized cedar boards and gabled roofs that connect it with traditional local constructions.
The connecting space between the volumes has a flat roof and visible glulam structures that give a sense of motion and circulation to the building. This space also establishes connections with the site and ends in a loggia and panoramic terrace. These deliberate choices aim to create an intimate connection between the natural landscape and the design of the home to maximize user wellbeing.
Lafond Côté Architects Design for Lauberivière Provides Dignity and Safety for Homeless Individuals
Lafond Côté Architects designed Lauberivière, a shelter for homeless people in Quebec City. The architects were involved in an earlier project to renovate Lauberivière’s original space and spent over a decade volunteering at all of its different services to fully understand their needs. The new building was designed using topography to create independent access to each service, allowing clients to reach the area most relevant to their current needs and avoid interaction with others they may feel they have little in common with.
The building envelope reflects financial, technical, and environmental innovations developed by the client, a not-for-profit housing resource group, and the architects. Inside the building, the focus was on providing dignity and safety for clients, volunteers, and employees. The rooms are designed using temperature-resistant materials to facilitate heat treatment when bed bugs are detected, and angled windowsills prevent guests from climbing outside. The dining room is served by a full commercial kitchen equipped with biomethanization systems that recover energy from food waste.
La Tierce by Raphaël Thibodeau Showcases the Beauty of Nature and Architecture
La Tierce by Raphaël Thibodeau is a stunning lakeside home also situated in the Laurentides region of Canada. The structure is made up of three primary volumes that are clad in cedar boards, which offer a modern take on rural architecture from times past. The featured photographer of the week captures the architecture and its environment through quiet, thoughtful photographs. The photos show the volumes of the home adorned in snow, framed by branches, and surrounded by the landscape.
Inside the home, Raphaël’s signature quiet, contemplative scenes show tons of mood, shadow, and sultry light. The photographs are simple and true to real life, allowing the architecture and design to shine on their own. The snowy day adds to the atmosphere, making it feel as if the viewer is really visiting the property and seeing the home as intended.
In conclusion, these homes in Canada’s Laurentides region are prime examples of how architecture can blend seamlessly with nature while still being functional for those who inhabit them. Whether it’s La Tierce designed by Atelier BOOM-TOWN or photographed by Raphaël Thibodeau, or Lauberivière designed by Lafond Côté Architects, each structure is unique and intentionally designed to provide the best possible experience for its users.
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