Perched atop a forested cliff, this secondary home stands out with its striking, atypical volumes and breathtaking panoramic views. Designed for a young professional couple, the house features four bedrooms and three bathrooms over three spacious levels. Though currently a retreat, it’s envisioned as their future primary residence. With its thoughtful layout and deep connection to nature, this project is a reflection of both the clients’ long-term vision and Écohabitations boréales’ commitment to sustainable, tailored design.
Catégorie: Family homes
Sainte-sophie
This modern, minimalist home was designed to maximize the space available inside. This is a very ecological and fundamental aspect of the project: using a minimum of space to meet a maximum of needs. The location of the house on the plot and its orientation to the sun allow plenty of natural light to enter the house. There is no basement, and the house is built on a concrete slab, which lent itself well to the flat host site.
SAINTE-MARGUERITE-DU-LAC-MASSON
The main floor hosts the living spaces, strategically positioned to take full advantage of the panoramic views over the wooded lot. The ground floor is ready to accommodate a full kitchen, allowing for the creation of a complete living unit as the children grow older. With three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and durable features such as a steel roof and triple-glazed windows, this residence combines comfort, functionality, and long-term vision.
PRÉVOST HOUSE
Designed by its owner, a professional architect, Maison Prévost is a two-storey family home built on a slab foundation. Inspired by traditional Québec farmhouses, it blends seamlessly into its semi-rural surroundings. The layout includes three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open-concept living area, a gym/playroom, and a carport with integrated storage. Comfort is ensured through a radiant concrete slab and an EPA-certified wood stove. The interior and exterior design embrace soft tones and natural materials, featuring polished concrete floors, Eastern white cedar cladding, and a calming palette of whites and light woods throughout the home.
ECOHAB HOUSE
Perched atop Mont Chanteclerc in Sainte-Adèle, Maison Écohab is a family home tailored for an outdoor-oriented lifestyle. Built on a polished concrete slab with radiant heating, its main living areas are on the ground floor. An additional 300 sq. ft. in the roof trusses houses a gym and music room. A functional bike workshop replaces the typical garage. Comfort is ensured by a dual-zone heat pump, EPA-certified wood stove, triple-glazed windows, and a durable steel roof. Compact yet efficient, this home is designed for comfort, performance, and sustainable living in harmony with its alpine setting.
Gore
Tucked away deep in the woods, this pretty Scandinavian-style chalet offers its owners an escape from city life. Designed in a rectangular shape to fit in well with the steep terrain, it hoasts 1,800 sq.ft. on two floors, with a large open-plan living area on the first floor and three bedrooms on the garden level. The abundantly windowed south-facing facade offers spectacular views of Lac William and the surrounding mountains. The steel roof and colored door energize the house’s clean lines.
Sainte-Adèle
This chalet was designed for an active family. The house has two floors. On the first floor, there’s an open-plan kitchen, living room and dining room, plus a powder room and master suite. The garden level features two bedrooms, a full bathroom and the laundry room. The garage has been converted into an entertainment and training room.
MILLE-ISLES
This waterfront residence is built on the shores of Lac Paul. This home is designed to meet the needs of a soon-to-be-retired couple: terrace, large open space with views, bedroom and full bathroom on the first floor, and additional guest rooms on the garden level. The house’s due south orientation, combined with a good building envelope and high-efficiency heat pump heating, contribute to its excellent energy performance.
Saint-Adolphe-D’Howard
Erected on a mountaintop, this contemporary home features a two-tone wood exterior. The windows are designed to maximize views ofnature, light and solar gain. Despite its small footprint, it features two bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan layout incorporating kitchen, living room and dining room.
P’tit train du Nord
This exceptionally well-situated chalet was built on the exact same site as the former three-season summer house, which had fallen into disrepair. This acquired right enabled the owner to build very close to Lac Raymond and the Petit Train du Nord bike path. A foundation specially adapted to the proximity of the water table was built. Despite its limited footprint, this cottage still boasts 2,130 sq. ft. over three floors. There are three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living room and dining room.