Design Buy Build Issue 22 2016 | Page 26

feature The Blanche Chalet reflections of the estuary of the St. Lawrence within the comforts of the home. This cottage residence is the expression of the atmosphere sought by its owner. The social nature of the house, its openness to family, friendly, and sometimes professional exchanges are favoured by its composition that sensitively juxtaposes the spaces of common life and the private life (bedrooms). The abundant use of fenestration underlines a constant connection between the interior and nature, including the lake and the forest. The use of natural materials, such as stone, wood, and steel in pure and unique forms links the building to the context and invites contemplation. www.acdf.ca 26