Rang Ste-Mathilde Residence, Located in Charlevoix, along a rural road offering striking views of fields, mountains, and the river, this project serves as a gathering place for a large family united by their love of winter.
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This former woodlot is interspersed with trails that were once used for logging and have now been converted into cross-country ski paths. The owners wished to create a cherished place for friendship, activities, and rest, capable of hosting up to twenty people under one roof, so that it could become a point of convergence for the entire family and future generations.
© Maxime Brouillet
The project is situated at the edge of the forest, opening up to the panoramic view. Two volumes intersect to form a T-shape, generating three wings: the entrance wing, the living wing, and the sleeping wing. Each one stretches out in a different direction to capture distinct fragments of the surrounding landscape.
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The interior materiality, entirely clad in cedar wood, clearly expresses the chalet vocation of the residence. A large central core made of fieldstone, housing a fireplace and a circular staircase, marks the heart of the home. The living space unfolds as a large open area, with the sunken living room defined by its few steps down into the ground.
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The attic is shaped to accommodate a high number of occupants while reducing the overall scale of the house. The roof volume thus generates varied spatial and lighting experiences while offering new vantage points.
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This variety of scale throughout the residence, complemented by skylights, ground-floor openings, and the expansive veranda, fosters a privileged relationship with the site’s landscape features.
Project Info
Architects: Jérôme Lapierre Architecte
Country: Canada, La Malbaie
Area: 4400 ft²
Year: 2023
Photographs: Maxime Brouillet
Lead Team: Jérôme Lapierre, Vincent Foster
Design Team: Jérôme Lapierre Architecte
Isabelle Laurent is a Built Projects Editor at Arch2O, recognized for her editorial insight and passion for contemporary architecture. She holds a Master’s in Architectural Theory from École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Paris-Belleville. Before joining Arch2O in 2016, she worked in a Paris-based architectural office and taught as a faculty adjunct at the École Spéciale d’Architecture in Paris. Isabelle focuses on curating projects around sustainability, adaptive reuse, and urban resilience. With a background in design and communication, she brings clarity to complex ideas and plays a key role in shaping Arch2O’s editorial