Do you want your home to stand out from the neighboring ones?harmoniously fit into the natural landscape and at the same time be incredibly cozy and warm? Use non-standard solutions. Which ones? We will tell you now Located in the city of Laval, a suburb of Montreal, the "tile house", as it was nicknamed in the area, was designed by architects from the Affleck de la Riva Architects bureau. Experienced specialists of this firm work on the restoration of historical buildings, design urban residential complexes and private residences. They have significant experience in the implementation of projects that require subtlety, attention and a global vision of intervention in the landscape. Despite the proximity to neighbors, the owner of this house wanted to feel the natural beauty of this place with a view of the forest and a picturesque stream flowing nearby. This is exactly the task that the developers embodied in their project.
Traditional materials
The first thing that immediately catches your eye is,Of course, the incredible and fascinating graphite-colored slate tiles. Created by nature, this environmentally friendly stone not only looks great, but is also an excellent roofing material with a proven centuries-old history. But the architects went further and did not limit themselves to just the roof, but finished the entire facade with slate tiles. By the way, about the roof - as you have already noticed, it is almost flat, which for many is an indicator of unreliability and greater heat loss than in the case of a standard roof, where there is an air gap. But with the use of heat-saving and water-repellent materials together with modern heating systems, this is nothing more than an outdated stereotype. The climate in Canada is no less severe than in Russia, which means you should not be afraid to make such a stylish roof in our reality.
Natural beauty
Bringing to life the customer's desire for naturalnesshome and preserving the wonderful view of the surrounding nature, the architects designed it as if it grows directly from the ground. The result is a wonderful example of organic architecture. This was easy to do thanks to the slope of the terrain and competent design. Therefore, one side of the house is full of huge panoramic windows with access to wonderful landscapes, and the second, which is closer to the neighbors, was left without windows at all. According to the owner's idea, the house was conditionally divided into three parts. The living space for the owners on the second floor with access to the pool and the guest apartment on the first level, adjacent to the courtyard, are quite natural and open. But special attention was paid to the garage with a workshop, because the owner is a big fan and collector of old cars, in which he likes to tinker with his own hands, so this private part remained hidden from prying eyes.
Rational planning
Open plan with aluminum panoramic windowswindows is quite unusual for the cold Canadian climate. But thanks to high-quality materials and modern developments, many things are now possible. So even our harsh winters are no longer an obstacle to the opportunity to observe Russian beauty through large and spectacular windows. A single space, minimalism and almost complete absence of partitions make the atmosphere welcoming and relaxed. The rooms flow smoothly into each other. The dark matte floor to match the slate tiles does not make the interior cold and uncomfortable. This is very important for cold countries, but still, reflective elements should be present in moderation.
If you like minimalism but are afraid,that the interior can turn out to be uncomfortable and cold, use natural wood in the decoration and furniture. This material, especially in combination with bright accent lamps, will give the interior an incredible effect of warmth. The same technique can be used for the bathroom, because most often it is small in area, and it is decorated in white to visually expand the space. As a result of this choice, the room looks boring, faceless and cold. Add wooden elements to it - and it will immediately transform, become very cozy.
affleck-delariva.ca, Alexandre Parent
