Modern Lake House in Canada

The Canadian company YH2 designed a minimalist house on the lakeside. The cottage is located between Montreal and Quebec, near the Laurentian Mountains — a popular destination for relaxation.

Previously, a classic countryside villa stood on the small clearing, but the owner decided to completely change the format. A new modern structure was built on a 140 sq. m area with a high peaked roof.

The wooden house stands just a few steps from the water and is striking for its simplicity. "We aimed for a simple design and modest scale in harmony with nature," the architects explained about their project.

The cladding was made from white cedar — a common construction material in Canada. Cedar is also well known in other countries for its practicality and durability.

For example, it's often used in the construction of saunas. Such a house heats up quickly in summer and retains coolness, and also holds heat for a long time.

The same material was used for interior finishing. On the sloped roof of the bedroom, it highlights the height of the structure. Three tall windows are located on two sides of the facade, framed in black to emphasize the symmetry of the design.

The open-plan layout connects the living room, dining room, and kitchen on the first floor, as well as the bedroom. The attic features a living room with an office and an additional bedroom.

The room with four double beds is located upstairs. To save space, storage boxes were hidden under the bed frames. Don't be surprised by the number of sleeping places: the family of eight comes to rest in this house.