Bourgeois / Lechasseur Architectes

Altaïr House

Altaïr House

Altaïr House

BOURGEOIS / LECHASSEUR ARCHITECTES

GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Construction Des Grands-jardins

PHOTOS
Adrien Williams

YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION
2016

YEAR
2016

LOCATION
Cap-à-l'Aigle, Canada

TYPE
Residential › Private House

This house, whose name refers to the brightest star in the Aquila constellation, is located in Cap-à-l'Aigle, in the region of Charlevoix.

Altaïr House
Altaïr House

Altaïr means "The Flying Eagle." What makes the house stand out is its "V" shape and long facades that are suspended over nature. While discrete from the street and closed to the north, it unfolds toward the river, as though to take flight.

Regarding the form, two longitudinal prisms are laid up one on top of the other. A voluntary misalignment allows contemplation of the scenery.

The long glass facades provide different perspectives and framings of the river, the forest, and the city of Malbaie below.

Altaïr House
Altaïr House
Altaïr House

Close up, the house remains mysterious, as it is camouflaged by the trees. The second-floor massing casts over the entrance for protection.

The hall faces a large south-facing window with a view onto the cement pool, which seems to extend out to the river. The first floor has a guest wing, as well as a living room. The expended steel staircase is inviting and bright and leads to the living areas.

Altaïr House
Altaïr House

The second floor is cantilevered and protrudes toward the river. The living areas succeed one another, and the completely open space provides a breathtaking view of the horizon.

A vast terrace was built on the roof of the lower floor. The master suite is also located on this floor, slightly set back in the woods.

Altaïr House
Altaïr House

In terms of material, both Storeys are covered with a grey wooden facing. The facades that are hidden or protected by the roof over-hangs are covered with Western cedar. This warm wood extends indoors to the ceiling, emphasising the continuation effect from the inside out.

This house promotes peacefulness and contemplation of the view. There is now a new shining star in the scenery of Charlevoix.

Altaïr House


Altaïr House
Altaïr House


Altaïr House
Altaïr House

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