A nature-based lifestyle does not automatically exclude a high standard of living.Minimalist livingSurrounded by nature allows for contemporary architecture and this is an excellent example of thisFlat roof housein Estèrel, Canada, designed by Paul Bernier Architecture.
The client family has owned the property for years and has always kept the surrounding landscape open and untouchedNaturealways enjoyed. Why was the priority placed on maintaining close proximity to nature and not changing it significantly, but rather protecting it. The challenge was a modern flat-roof house between the nearby stream and the slope on which the property stretches. The project was completed in 2014 as a one-story flat-roof house in a purist style.
Minimalist Accommodation in Estèrel, Canada
The house is built in a meandering shape and adapts to the property as much as possible. It seems like a river that makes its way through the surface of the earth. The house facade ensures a very uniform overall appearance - with cladding made of elongated cedar wood slats.
Minimalist living in a flat-roof house among nature
The joints between the wooden slats contribute to the drainage of the flat roof and serve as a kind of palisades. At the beginning of the property there is the garage, which is completely closed. The house is elongated and the windows face the surrounding nature. These become larger towards the south and allow as much light as possible, while the north side remains closed and well insulated.
Living in a natural and minimalist way
Further south in the last room there is a glazed terrace with a beautiful view of the forest and the lake nearby. An additional room was built on the flat roof. It resembles a tree house and offers beautiful views from above.
Wooden facade for modern architecture
The soil around the house is completely natural and over time it will become covered with greenery. The result is a natural overall picture and a totally green building.
Panoramic windows and window walls for optimal light flow
The interior is very minimalistic, reduced to the essentials. The large use of wood, also visible in the exterior design, is continued indoors. It provides useful coziness, while the rest of the living area is made of concrete.
Modern version of a winter garden
Spacious, fully glazed terrace as a kind of winter garden and extension of the living area offers a direct view of the surrounding nature and the lake. In summer, natural shading forms from the treetops of the trees.
Simple furniture reduced to the essentials
The concept of minimalist living is continued in the living room and kitchen. Angular, angular shapes and furniture in gray or wood, with details and small elements missing. You will find cupboards without handles, no soft furnishings or colors in the interior of this house. Instead, you can look forward to a quiet ambience and the natural light flowing through the entire building.
Walls of windows facing the surrounding nature
The kitchen furniture was specially made from wood - kitchen island and cupboards with a reduced look.
Open kitchen with wooden island
Wooden kitchen island and white cabinets
Window sill overlooking the green roof
Inner staircase placed in the middle of the ground floor
Minimalist wooden wall paneling
*learn more about the project and Paul Bernier Architecturehere
