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Johnsen oriented the building vertically to minimize the amount of grading and landscaping necessary for construction.
Johnsen oriented the building vertically to minimize the amount of grading and landscaping necessary for construction.
Montreal's APPAREIL Architecture drew upon several principles of Nordic vernacular to optimize sunlight and warmth for this cabin in Quebec. The result is a rustic home that muses on the similarities between architecture across all northern climates.
Montreal's APPAREIL Architecture drew upon several principles of Nordic vernacular to optimize sunlight and warmth for this cabin in Quebec. The result is a rustic home that muses on the similarities between architecture across all northern climates.
The site needed a path that would let residents easily ascend from the bank to the house. The architects created one by simply replicating the way they had naturally walked up the site the first time they visited. The result is a meandering trail that directs visitors to the landscape’s different features — whether a majestic Arbutus tree, a private stone beach, or a wildflower clearing.
The site needed a path that would let residents easily ascend from the bank to the house. The architects created one by simply replicating the way they had naturally walked up the site the first time they visited. The result is a meandering trail that directs visitors to the landscape’s different features — whether a majestic Arbutus tree, a private stone beach, or a wildflower clearing.