Montreal-based practice Maurice Martel architecte has completed a rural rustic home in Mandeville, Canada.
Set within a forest and bordered by a river, the Rustic Grade chalet is described as “the ideal mini-home to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life in the outside world.”
The architecture of the chalet strikes a minimalist tone, taking a simplistic cube form.
The home is clad in a “meticulous choice of durable and maintenance-free materials,” with the form and lines of the cube contrasting with the organic nature of the forest.
The number of openings is limited to improve energy efficiency, with the orientation of each window carefully chosen to maximize natural light while taking advantage of river views.
The footprint of the home itself was also deliberately restricted, “embodying the quintessence of an economical dwelling without sacrificing an iota of comfort.”
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