Canadian architectural firm Nathalie Thibodeau Architecte unveiled La Maraude, conceived through a merger between Quebec’s ancestral heritage and modern architectural vernacular. This brilliant concept turned the residential dwelling into a living testament that embodies local traditions and ancient wisdom of the region. Nestled within the dense forested landscape near Maskinongé River, the compact house maintains a connection with the natural surroundings through expansive glazing and two spacious terraces.
“Designed with a focus on simplicity, functionality, and respect for heritage codes, La Maraude exemplifies a successful dialogue between contemporary architecture and local traditions,” says Nathalie Thibodeau Architecte. The firm took inspiration from Quebec’s vernacular architecture and gave a gorgeous cedar shingle façade and steep gabled roof to the residential house. The roof-to-ceiling expansive glazing blurs the boundary between indoors and outdoors and floods the interior with natural light.
The contemporary farmstead silhouette of the compact residence joins three distinct pavilions with each other. The cedar shingles add a striking texture to its façade, while the steep metal roofs easily slide off the heavy snow. This natural material selection adds durability and gives a stunning monolithic appearance to the building. The integrated chimney on the middle pavilion breaks the geometrical shape and enhances its farmhouse charm.
La Maraude expands living space outdoors with its two spacious terraces. The one located at the northern side is ideal for introspection while enjoying a soothing bonfire, while admiring the forest. The southern terrace, located towards the river, offers a vast and sunny lounge area. When it comes to interiors, its soothing monochromatic palette lays more emphasis on the beauty of décor texture than colors. The combination of natural wood and whitewashed stonewall serves as a decorative architectural element.
The first pavilion houses the main entrance and forms a functional space. It forms an acoustic barrier, shielding the public and private pavilions from noise and clutter. The middle pavilion forms the living zone with an open-floor layout where the kitchen, dining room, and living room fluidly flow into each other. The floor-to-ceiling glazing maintains a connection with the outdoors, and the high ceiling makes the space feel large while flooding the interior with natural sunlight.
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The second pavilion captures the beautiful seasonal changes and offers glimpses of the serene forest. The third pavilion is secluded and forms a private sleeping zone with two double bedrooms. Unlike the first two pavilions, the third one has less glazing to maintain privacy. Built on two floors due to topography, the upper floor offers views of a beautiful starry sky through its skylight, and multiple small glazed windows brighten up the interior.
The La Maraude beautifully embodies the vernacular modernity in its Quebec heritage architecture. The large glazing adds a modern touch to its cedar shingle façade and traditional gabled roof, while its decorative interior seamlessly suits a relaxed, contemporary lifestyle. Its biophilic design offers a visual and direct connection with the outdoors and allows the natural setting to envelop the residence completely.
Via: New Atlas
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