Blouin Tardif Architecture – Environnement has designed a single-family home that is intimate, discreet and in-touch with nature. Located in a new forest development in Boucherville, Canada, the Veranda house uses nature as its backdrop. The stunning landscape design and site trees serve as a privacy screen, with only the entrance and certain services being visible from street level.
Image © Steve Montpetit
The South side of the house offers a stunning view of the forest, making the most of the ample private space surrounding the veranda. The heart of the house is a series of spaces that open onto the yard. The kitchen, dining room and the double-height living room all offer a direct connection with the outdoors.
Image © Steve Montpetit
The concept of ground level is fundamental to this house, because the first floor is flush with the ground, creating a strong indoor/outdoor dynamic. Large sliding doors allow the interior and exterior to intermingle, as does a continuous floor covering.
Image © Steve Montpetit
The palette of exterior materials is simple and neutral: local clay brick and cedar. Transparency again plays a role in the exterior design, particularly with the glass barrier around the pool.
Image © Steve Montpetit
Interior palette was kept neutral with cedar ceilings and dark wood flooring that give the space an outdoor feel. The dark finish creates a balanced contrast against the white walls. The ground floor incorporates all the social areas with plenty of spaces for gatherings.
Image © Steve Montpetit
A spacious built-in kitchen overlooks the veranda through large glass sliding doors. The concealed cabinets present themselves almost like a white canvas for nature’s colourful reflections.
Image © Steve Montpetit
On the second floor, the master bedroom features an en-suite bathroom with transparent partitions and a large covered deck resembling an aerie facing the woods and the water below. Four other bedrooms are housed on the same level.
Image © Steve Montpetit
Image © Steve Montpetit
A small open office space is located as you walk up the stairs overlooking the double height living room.
Image © Steve Montpetit
Image © Steve Montpetit
Image © Steve Montpetit
Image © Steve Montpetit
Image © Steve Montpetit
Image © Blouin Tardif Architecture-Environnement
Image © Blouin Tardif Architecture-Environnement
Photography: Steve Montpetit
*All images and information courtesy of v2com.
