The basement is accessed by an open-riser staircase with a glass guardrail that allows light deep into the floor via the fully glazed , double-height portal , which cuts through the house . In this dramatic space , even the simple task of taking the stairs up or down is elevated with stunning views of the lake . The lower floor of the house includes a fourth bedroom and bathroom for guests , a family room with a large fireplace , and access to the outdoor spa area , the garage , and the house ’ s service spaces .
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During the planning and construction process , significant efforts were made to situate the house and erect it in a way that preserved its natural setting , including two large wetlands and wildlife paths created by the local fauna . The siting of the building proved to be one of the principal challenges of the project , which had to negotiate between the density of the forest , the unique topography of the site , its proximity to the riparian zone , and the integration of the building into the landscape considering the scope of the client ’ s program .
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Project name : Between Lake and Forest Location : Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs , Québec , Canada Project lead : Thomas Evans , OAQ and Yousef Farasat , OAQ RAIC Design Team : Thomas Evans , Yousef Farasat , Mohammad Farasat , Michelle Lin , Christopher Malouf Completion date : 2024 Area : 3600 sq . ft .
Architecture : LOCUS architecture + design Structure : Alain Mousseau , Calculatec Inc . Mechanical-Electrical Engineer : Jean St-Pierre , JSTP Experts-Conseils Landscape architects : HETA General Contractor : Construction SYMAT Photo credits : Maxime Brouillet , Thomas Evans , Yousef Farasat , Christopher Malouf
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