CASE STUDY
A passage leads from the living room to two bedrooms , including the master suite , secluded and quiet , facing an unobstructed view of the equestrian park .
From this hallway , a staircase connects the home ’ s three levels . The stairwell is illuminated by a large dormer at the top . Floating wooden steps allow natural light to flow through each level all the way to the basement . Upstairs , there is an exercise room and an office overlooking the living room and the surrounding landscape . The basement , benefiting from the slope of the land , has west and northfacing windows for three bedrooms and a family room .
On the opposite end of the house , accessed through the entrance hall , are the outdoor kitchen and dining area , garage , and a guest suite above the garage .
MATERIALITY AND DURABILITY
The materials used inside - white oak , lime plaster , and stone - are timeless , but the clean lines and minimalist approach are contemporary . The exterior of the house is made of brick , stone , steel , and cedar . Both inside and out , the materials are natural and durable . The deep openings , the massive masonry pillars , as well as the stone walls and window frames , give the whole a feeling of stability and perenniality .
" We aimed to imbue this house with a sense of calm , a peaceful and contemplative atmosphere , as this is what we felt upon discovering the site for the first time ," says Paul Bernier .
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TECHNICAL SHEET
Project Name : Des Lauriers House Location : Bromont , Québec Area : 7320 pi2 ( 680 m2 ) Completion : 2024 Design team : Paul Bernier , Patrice Lebel , Noémie Robitaille Structural engineer : Alain Mousseau ( Calculatec ) Contractor : Constructions Boivin Photographer : James Brittain
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