House In Saint-Simeon

HOUSE IN SAINT-SIMEON

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House In Saint-Simeon
© Steve Montpetit
House In Saint-Simeon
© Steve Montpetit

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AREA
460 ft²

MANUFACTURERS
Alumico, Binderholz, Ic2, Altek, Timber

YEAR
2014

LOCATION
Saint-siméon, Canada

CATEGORY
Houses

House In Saint-Simeon
© Steve Montpetit

Text description provided by architect.

Constructed directly on the rocky terrain, along the St. Lawrence River in the Charlevoix region, residence Panorama is a space in harmony with the surroundings.

The foundation concept was to sit the construction on parallel concrete blades, so that the water can naturally flow underneath the building.

House In Saint-Simeon
© Steve Montpetit
House In Saint-Simeon
© Steve Montpetit

The walls of cross-laminated timber offer high stiffness that meets the seismic requirements of the region. 

The radiant concrete slab, wood curtain wall facing southeast, the oversized roof overhangs, airtightness and insulation quality are characteristics that enable the construction to achieve not only undeniable comfort, but also allowing the LEED GOLD certification.

House In Saint-Simeon
© Steve Montpetit
House In Saint-Simeon
© Steve Montpetit

In an eco-responsible spirit, several components have been recuperated, among others, from an old convent. Carefully selected elements helped to create a comfortable, bright and alive environment.

Dedicated to rental use, the choice of having a single living level imposed itself to allow for simplified and fluid spaces.

House In Saint-Simeon
© Steve Montpetit
House In Saint-Simeon
© Steve Montpetit

This in-row design has opened all rooms towards the river and created a strong segregation of the living and rest areas.


House In Saint-Simeon
© Steve Montpetit
House In Saint-Simeon
© Steve Montpetit
House In Saint-Simeon
© Steve Montpetit
House In Saint-Simeon
© Steve Montpetit
House In Saint-Simeon
© Steve Montpetit
House In Saint-Simeon
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House In Saint-Simeon
© Steve Montpetit
House In Saint-Simeon
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House In Saint-Simeon
© Steve Montpetit


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Basement floor plan
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Fllor plan


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