The Bolton residence view from the rear end revealing the extent of the view from the sloping site and the extreme environment in which it was created. Vast views of Mount Orford and the valley below are framed by a long horizontal strip window. Having bought a beautiful plot of wooded land in Quebec’s Eastern Townships, the client dreamt of building a country house that would be in perfect symbiosis with its natural environment.
This rugged, sloped site came to a natural plateau just below its highest point, becoming the perfect location to erect the house.
This 1480 sq ft house is characterized by two stacked volumes; a wooden clad volume anchored into the mountain supports a cantilevering ground floor volume above.
This gable roofed volume raised into the air gives the sensation that the house is floating amongst the trees.
The back end view of the house showing the width of the home.
A view of the house from what is effectively the driveway into the garage/carport.
The kitchen and master bathroom are carved out of a black volume at the center of the house dividing living spaces from the master bedroom. The quality of the materials and the finish is second to none.
The stairs to the main level are robust and solid and blend well with the nearby grained wood finish
The master upstairs double bedroom with tiled floor, grain rich wood panelled ceiling and full height window for the view
The master ensuite bathroom and shower with black tiled flooring, white tiled walls, and wood grained panel finish to the ceiling and cabinetry.
Stunning but simple kitchen living area with wood fire centrally located within the room, gray tile flooring, wood grained ceiling panels, solid timber kitchen bench with tongue and groove corner and white ‘handle free’ cabinets
Bolton residence showing the main level kitchen and living area in very much a minimalist style
Open plan kitchen and dining area with example of skylight in ceiling for sunlight
Bolton residence open plan area with kitchen and dramatic outside landscape
Bolton residence view into kitchen
Bolton residence view of lounge dining open plan area
Bolton residence showing open living area with fireplace and outside deck
Bolton residence stairs to basement garage area, spare bedroom and storage area.
Bolton residence lower level plan
Bolton Residence- Upper level plan
Type: Single family house
Intervention: New Construction
Architect: Naturehumaine Architect & Design
Location: Bolton East, Quebec, Canada
Area: 1480 sqft
Completion Date: 2014
Photo credit: Adrien Williams + David Dworkind
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