Christie Beach House, Ontario Building and Swimming Pool, Canadian Real Estate, Architecture Images
Christie Beach House in the Blue Mountains, Ontario
Waterfront Residential Building Project in ON, Canada ? design by Altius Architecture
30 Oct 2019
Christie Beach House
Design: Altius Architecture
Location: The Blue Mountains, Ontario, Canada

Christie Beach House is set on the south shore of Georgian Bay, this residence seeks to harmonize with its surrounding landscape with a minimal environmental impact while accommodating the diverse needs of four generations of occupants. Integration with the site is achieved by setting the building low and shifting floor and roof planes so that it becomes embed into the landscape.
As the elevations shifts between the deck, loft, upper patio, green roof and floor levels; intimate moments are created as each space unfolds distinctly into the external environment. The elevation of the reflecting pool is also set specifically to create an effect of seamlessly extending Georgian Bay to the house, blurring the lines between building and landscape.

Material choice is also significant in addressing the issues of site responsiveness, sustainability and for comfort. The rich wood in of the interior spaces brings warmth to the spaces in winter while the rich red cedar and cherry woods intensify the vibrant green of the surrounding forest in summer.

The consistent palette of cedar soffits and ceiling cladding, window and doorframes seamless...