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The Refuge

House Exterior, Montreal (Greater Montreal)

This home is situated on a sunny, wind-protected plateau, offering beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. The design blends naturally with the surrounding forest, with large windows and terraces that connect the living spaces to nature.

A long roof extends over the house, with wide eaves that provide shade and define outdoor spaces, supported by a post-and-beam structure made from laminated timber. The South and East-facing terraces are low to the ground, bringing the home an optimized-in/out feel and taking advantage of the sun. A screened porch is positioned to make the most of the views while providing a sheltered path into the forest and nature that can be enjoyed all year.

Inside, the main living areas are open and airy, with a cathedral ceiling that reaches 12 feet in height. More intimate spaces, like the fireplace alcove, add warmth and help break up the open layout. This version of this high-efficiency prefab home also features a radiant floor heating system powered by geothermal energy, but depending on climate zone this can be adapted to many other different heating options like a heat pump or propane.

This project was completed in collaboration with engineers from Calculatec and the general contractors Construction Boivin. Photo credit is to Architects Studio MMA

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