Housing on the shores of a lake. Horizontal structure in a picturesque natural landscape
Housing on the shores of a lake. Horizontal structure in a picturesque natural landscape

Housing on the shores of a lake. Horizontal structure in a picturesque natural landscape

Maison Haute-Rive located on the shores of the "Lac des Duex Montagnes" in Montérégie, Canada, is designed by MXMA studio for a young family passionate about contemporary architecture and features a large horizontal volume made of wood

A picturesque natural landscape surrounded by a series of mature trees forms the backdrop to the building. At the back, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the lake, which inspires beauty and tranquility for the inhabitants

Housing on the shores of a lake. Horizontal structure in a picturesque natural landscape

The two floors that make up the building create an incredible double elevation that, thanks to a central skylight is flooded with natural light. This large internal vertical void contrasts with the external horizontality of the project

Housing on the shores of a lake. Horizontal structure in a picturesque natural landscape

Unlike the ground floor, which houses living spaces, an office and a guest house, the second floor houses the sleeping quarters, with bedrooms and a room dedicated to the practicing of yoga and a living room that is more intimate and informal than that of the ground floor

Housing on the shores of a lake. Horizontal structure in a picturesque natural landscape

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