Résidence des Grands Jardins, Québec, Canada
![The Résidence des Grands Jardins in the Charlevoix region of Québec](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VPF4YMPNLr3CLNSt5UpeQf-415-80.jpg)
A large, cantilevered overhang is one of the project's key design elements
Dramatic yet at the same time homely and inviting, the Résidence des Grands Jardins boasts spectacular vistas of the St Lawrence River valley
An element of surprise was key in the project's conception. 'When you arrive on site you can only see the first upper level of the house. Then when you are on the other side of the house, that is when the entirety of the structure can be seen,' explains head architect and company co-founder Olivier Bourgeois
The rich-red cedar wood panels that clad the interior are all locally sourced from Québec
In contrast to the natural, wooden panelling, an exposed black painted steel framework and polished concrete floors create a look that balances the atmosphere of a warm family home with a distinctly contemporary aesthetic
Kitchen units are sleek and minimal, ensuring nothing detracts from the incredible view
The clients are art enthusiasts, and their new house has provided a perfect space for their collection
The house merges contemporary style and a minimalist Nordic aesthetic with the traditional cedar-wood chalet style of housing that is typical of this region
Full-length windows and substantial use of mirrors enhance the sweeping views
The master bedroom on the third floor
The freestanding bath is in prime position for enjoying the view
Wood panelling is offset with stark white walls
Geometric tiles bring in pattern to the bathroom
The owners' art collection peppers the space
The horizontal cedar wood planks outside are painted bright white, uniting the building's different parts in a contemporary approach
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Ellie Stathaki is the Architecture & Environment Director at Wallpaper*. She trained as an architect at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece and studied architectural history at the Bartlett in London. Now an established journalist, she has been a member of the Wallpaper* team since 2006, visiting buildings across the globe and interviewing leading architects such as Tadao Ando and Rem Koolhaas. Ellie has also taken part in judging panels, moderated events, curated shows and contributed in books, such as The Contemporary House (Thames & Hudson, 2018), Glenn Sestig Architecture Diary (2020) and House London (2022).
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