Perched on an escarpment, the small shelter sits on a small plateau, offering a panoramic view, visible from the entrance porch. The large glass openings make the most of the natural surroundings in which the house stands
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Refuge in harmony with the landscape. Architectural simplicity makes nature the protagonist
Maison Perchée, designed by Natalie Dionne architecture studio, is a shelter located in the undulating Quebec landscape and conceived in a constant interaction with the nature that surrounds it, thanks to the large windows that characterise the architecture
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Thanks to the slope of the roof, a loft can be arranged to accommodate a bunk bed for guests, as well as allowing the integration of large panoramic windows in the façade
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Thanks to the limited palette of materials and the architectural simplicity of the shelter, all the attention is focused on the panoramic views. Large openings frame a variety of landscapes, including the distant mountains and the small forest vegetation surrounding the chalet
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A series of terraces blend the interior and exterior: the largest overlooks the lake and Mount Orford, another is surrounded by coniferous woodland and a front porch welcomes visitors and residents
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Article by Alessia Raponi
Photo: Raphael Thibodeau