jean verville nestles angular family cottage among the canadian woodlands

jean verville nestles angular family cottage among the canadian woodlands

tucked away in an abundant and ‘enchanted’ forest in montréal, canada. ‘FAHOUSE’ is a contemporary cottage designed by jean verville architecte. exploring the interplay between opacity and light, the archetypal volume rises like two giant conifers, emphasizing the fairytale story influences of the architectural proposal.

all images © maxime brouillet 

conceived for a young family, jean verville architecte‘s response revisits the organization of a typical home to explore a scheme that is closely linked to the site, its occupants and their actual way of living the family life. a playfulness from the architecture also reflects the parent-children relationship. throughout the construction, the collaboration between the architect, the family and the entrepreneur promotes a shared enthusiasm resulting in building quality and refined finishing.

the double triangular prism illustrates a childlike character. the architect emphasizes the elongated shape of the land by a promenade along the blind wall of the first volume. a wide exterior staircase revealing the natural slope that leads to the ground floor, while creating cantilever that shelters a terrace area. the large opaque door opens into a vibrant lobby that continues to extends into the forest. the interior utilizes glass; this eliminates the boundaries between architecture and landscape.

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