Chalet La petite soeur, Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm Residence, Canadian Architecture and Interior, Images
Chalet La petite soeur in Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm
Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm Home: Canadian Residential Development ? design by ACDF Architecture
19 May 2018
Chalet La petite soeur
Architects: ACDF Architecture
Location: Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm, Canada
Chalet La petite soeur

On the vast Lac Ouareau, located near the town of Saint-Donat, sits a charming traditional house surrounded by birch trees. The owners, a dynamic stepfamily, commissioned ACDF to design for their many children a larger area to play and relax. In order to make sure everyone in the family can find a peaceful corner when spending time together, the architects created an addition that mirrors the original building?s dimensions. The extension preserves and pays tribute to the historic house while reflecting the beauty of the landscape it inhabits.
The new space ? a white prism standing on a concrete pedestal ? appears like a refined version of the existing house. Through this contrasting effect, the extension maintains a connection to the original building and its location. The sheet metal roof and wood cladding resemble the smooth and shiny bark of birch trees growing on the site; its hues and textures also recall the whitewashed walls of countryside barns.

On the ground floor, an open-plan space and large windows allow spectacular views on the lake. Polished concrete floors and natural wood details are u...