The Charlevoix region of Québec features dramatic landscapes along the Saint Lawrence River—a major Canadian maritime route that stretches from Lake Ontario out to meet the Atlantic Ocean. A new lodge by Quebec City–based Bourgeois / Lechasseur architectes was inspired by the area's nautical history, with a sloping A-frame design that references sails and nautical flags in the wind.

overlooking the Saint Lawrence River in Québec, Canada. The "A" in the name references the nautical alphabet of the International Code of Signals (ICS), while the home's angular form was derived from the maritime Alfa signal flag and the shape of a ship's sail facing the wind." layout="wide" credit="Photo by Maxime Brouillet" photoUserId=""/>

Located within close proximity to popular ski resorts, the 2,400-square-foot cabin can accommodate up to 12 holiday-goers. A minimalist interior clad in natural pine plywood enhances the A-frame design while dark-colored accents create a simple contrasting color scheme. The straight-forward layout features a large great room on the upper level, complete with a south-facing wall of windows that form a viewing gallery of the surrounding wilderness.

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Outside, the contrasting color scheme continues with light and dark wood cladding along the facade and underneath various covered porches. Emphasizing the overall A-frame design is an equally dark metal roof that slopes down to the meet the ground, visually anchoring the structure into the steep hillside. The home's lower level is also partially burred into the sloping terrain to minimize its visibility on approach.

To the left, the home's main entrance is nestled underneath the sloping roof. Views of the river from a large terrace reference the expansive perspective from a ship's upper deck." layout="wide" credit="Photo by Maxime Brouillet" photoUserId=""/>

Completed in December 2019, Cabin A is the first in a series of five other vacation homes already in the planning stages. The overall concept was collaboratively developed by both architects and graphic artists, illustrating the potential of merging teams of like-minded designers.

The first of six, Cabin A is now available for rent. For more details, see the Cabines St-Laurent website or visit them on Facebook and Instagram.

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Project Credits:

Architecture: Bourgeois / Lechasseur architectes / @bourgeoislechasseurarchitectes

General Contractor: Construction UrbaNext

Photography: Maxime Brouillet / @maximebrouillet

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This Dramatic A-Frame Cabin Channels Canada’s Rich Maritime History