Maison Grantham

Maison Grantham, 2024, Saint-Edmond-de-Grantham, QC

TypeHome

LocationSaint-Edmond-de-Grantham, QC

Year2024

TeamCharles-Édouard Dorion, Vincent Pasquier, Francis M. Labrecque, Nicolas Lapierre

Grantham House is nestled on a point at the confluence of two waterways, occupying a forested site that evokes a sense of tranquility and stillness.

The project concept is rooted in a minimalist approach, emphasizing the relationship between the building and its natural surroundings. A compact and efficient layout maximizes natural light and frames views of the forest. The building envelope, fully clad in cedar, blends subtly with the wooded landscape. Finally, the simple articulation of the volumes allows for the integration of a barrel sauna on the roof.

The exterior architecture of Grantham House integrates gracefully into its natural setting. The façades are elegantly animated by variations in the orientation of the wood siding, introducing a gentle rhythm to the building’s clean form. The interior architecture is defined by the use of pine paneling sourced from the family’s own forested land. The kitchen and central volume are stained a forest green, contrasting with the natural finish of the ceiling planks. The ground floor houses the living areas, which open generously onto the surrounding landscape. A smaller upper volume contains two bedrooms, a study, and the main bathroom. A rooftop terrace provides access to the sauna, perched among the trees to offer a unique experience of the site and its forest.

In terms of landscaping, a long terrace wraps around the house, allowing the building to settle into the site with calmness and respect.

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