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, a new modern structure with a high-pitched roof was built.

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 in harmony with nature," the architects explain.

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

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

The same material was used for interior finishing. 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, highlighted with black frames to accentuate the symmetry.

The open-plan layout unites the living room, dining area, and kitchen on the first floor, as well as 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: the family of eight comes here for vacation.