Modern Lake House in Canada

The Canadian company YH2 designed a minimalist house by the lake. 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. On a 140 sq. m plot, they built a new modern structure with a high peaked roof.

The wooden house stands just a few steps from the water and is striking in its simplicity. "We aimed for a simple design and modest scale that harmonizes with nature," the architects explain.

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

For example, it is 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 decoration. On the sloped roof of the bedroom, it emphasizes the height of the structure. Three tall windows are placed on two sides of the facade, framed in black to highlight the symmetry of the design.

The open-plan layout connects the living room, dining room, and kitchen on the first floor, along with a 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: a family of eight comes to rest in this house.