alternating single-slope roofs top oakhill house nestled in canadian dense forest

Matière Première Architecture builds sleek Oakhill House

Matière Première Architecture, along with partner firm, Nu Drōm, constructs ‘Oakhill House’, a high-end single-family residence nestled in Bromont‘s densely forested municipality. Designed to seamlessly integrate with the surrounding maple tree forest, the home faces eastward on a gentle slope. A wetland area to the east forms a natural clearing, while a rock outcropping to the west creates a steeper incline, shielding the residence from both dominant winds and neighboring views. The sleek single-story residence that fuses with the forest canopy upholds a lightweight roof in a subtle yet robust structure that is rooted in the gently sloping terrain. The alternating single-slope roofs manage sunlight and shading in a visually intriguing architecture. 

Oakhill Residence Seamlessly blends Architecture and Nature

The design team dissolves the boundary between architecture and nature arranging interior spaces that fluidly merge with the natural environment. The architectural layout encompasses a living area that connects to both indoor and outdoor spaces through expansive glazed openings, extending towards the master bedroom. In the evening, curtains offer privacy and a cozy ambiance. The landscape design follows the site’s natural gradient, leading to a second level featuring an outdoor fire pit. A semi-inground pool, situated close to the house to minimize environmental impact and tree removal, creates a visual link with the wetland area.

Oakhill’s design concept utilizes the site’s gentle slope to subtly elevate interior spaces, providing an expansive view that avoids a sense of confinement within the forest. This elevated perspective harmoniously blends the home with its natural surroundings, creating a seamless transition from the controlled, sleek indoor environment to the organic outdoors. The thoughtful design approach invites occupants to experience a gradual progression from the refined interior spaces, through the intermediate outdoor living areas, and ultimately, into the lush embrace of the forest. This gradation underscores the home’s unique connection to its environment, fostering a sense of unity with nature.

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project info:

name: Oakhill House
designer: Matière Première Architecture | @mpa_nudrom

location: Bromont, Canada

photography: Ian Balmorel | @ianbalmorel

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