Naturehumaine Architecture & Design

La Binocle

La Binocle

La Binocle

_Naturehumaine

ARCHITECTS
_Naturehumaine

STATUS
Built

SIZE
0 sqft - 1000 sqft

YEAR
2018

LOCATION
QC, Canada

TYPE
Residential › Private House

Perched on a mountain in the Eastern Townships, the Crowhill cabin is based on its timelessness and minimalism concept. By its angular shape, the project aims to underline the beauty of the surrounding landscape.

La Binocle
La Binocle

The project takes advantage of the rocky cape to anchor its raw concrete foundations, on which rest two volumes advancing towards the treetops.

The first module contains the living areas while the second has two bedrooms.

La Binocle
La Binocle

By accompanying the natural slope of the ground, their sloping roofs reinforce the sensation of sliding over the cliff.

The entrance forms an in-between space between the modules that are oriented differently from each other’s.

The overhanging roofs on the south facade emphasize the view while limiting solar gain during the hot season.

La Binocle
La Binocle

On the side, a wooden platform located in continuation of the kitchen is oriented west towards the sunset.

The burnt wood use on the facades and the pre-woven hemlock planks result in a natural palette for the exterior envelope.

La Binocle
La Binocle

Inside, the panoramic view becomes the focal point of the living spaces and of the master bedroom.

On the floor, the ceramic with a concrete finish unites all the spaces and reminds the natural finish of the foundations.

While enhancing the landscape, the project above all considers the cabin as a minimal and contemplative space, inviting tranquility.

La Binocle
La Binocle

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