simplicity & restraint

A window on the lake is the very essence of the cottage. A cosy, simple wood dwelling open to nature and a peaceful lake.

The house stands on the site of an old family cottage, just steps away from the shores of Lac Plaisant in the Mauricie region. Thanks to its simplicity, restraint and refinement, the project embodies the YH2 architects attempt to capture the essence of cottage life. A wooden home designed for vacations and enabling true connection with nature.

Its architecture is restrained and its scale modest, in tune with the clearing and lake.The exterior, both roof and walls, is clad entirely in white cedar boards. Both of the building’s long sides feature three large, tall glass panels, allowing seamless transitions between interior and exterior spaces.

The full transparency of the southern façade lets in ample sunlight in fall and winter, while the mature trees standing between house and lake moderate the summer sun and provide a high degree of privacy in boating season.

The cottage has a relaxed character. It is a true family cottage that can sleep up to 12 in two ground-floor bedrooms and a large, open sleeping area on the second floor.