Inspired by the idea of fragmentation, architecture studio Yiacouvakis Hamelin Architects – YH2 fused discretely different shapes in the design and creation of Triptych, a three-pavilion residence whose volumes adapt to the sloping angles of the land it’s built on.
The home’s central piece features the kitchen and dining area, with direct views of Lac St-Cyr. On both sides, glassed-in passageways lead off to the two other parts of the home: a living area and upstairs master bedroom are housed in one volume, the guest area in the other. Natural materials, like Eastern cedar planks and white oak, were used for the facades and interiors. Through generous, strategically-positioned openings, the dwellers of Triptych are spoiled with views of the Laurentian Mountains’ lakeside and forest landscape. “Each volume sets the stage for a specific natural tableau,” the studio says. “The building’s geometry creates a theatrical stage for the surrounding nature.” See more of their work on Instagram.
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Photography © Maxime Brouillet for YH2