Collection by Brad Brenner, Ph.D.
Sitting on a plateau over the rolling landscape of rural Quebec, the residence comprises three joined, gable roof structures, each oriented differently. It takes inspiration from the local farmhouses and barns of the area, whose steep rooflines help shed snow in the winter, and whose wood-clad facades traditionally used lumber from local trees.
Ten minutes from British Columbia’s prized Whistler and Blackcomb ski areas, this house is located on a small lot atop a hill. Embracing a vertical layout, the upper level is where the open living area, complete with sectional, wood-burning stove, marble island, and spacious dining table, is found. Through the floor-to-ceiling windows, the forest views are especially heady.




!["With its bold New England forms, functional plan, and durable low-maintenance materials,[Family Farmhouse] will serve this family well for many memorable years ahead," says Whitten Architects.](https://images2.dwell.com/photos/6539215278470246400/6552945346737094656/original.jpg?auto=format&q=35&w=160)