Bolton Residence

Rising out over the steep terrain with awe-inspiring views over the valleys and Mount Orford, this holiday home in Quebec’s Eastern Townships is an electrifying addition to the forested landscape.
 
Montreal based firm _naturehumaine, designed the home in two stacked, rectangular volumes that hug and cantilever out over the mountainside for an exhilarating sensation of floating among the trees.
   
Inspired by the classic gable-roofed barns of the region, the strikingly simple silhouette has re-interpreted the rural venacular with a contemporary twist and a zen-like neutral palette in slate grey and steel, contrasting pale wood, and pure black accents. The home’s interiors are minimalist and spare, allowing the geometric forms and the spectacular framed views to take center stage.  

Designed as an immersive experience, _naturehumaine created the project to influence your emotions and transform your interactions with the natural world.

The upper living spaces offer sweeping views that change with the seasons from long horizontal strip windows. Anchored by a polished steel fireplace, the living room and dining area flow towards the kitchen carved out of a central black dividing wall separating the spaces from the en suite master bedroom. There’s an additional double bedroom downstairs with room for up to four guests.

Clad in black from the outside, the interiors are a cool, minimalist palette of slate grays, warm wood and dramatic black accents.