Williamson Lake House
Lac Des Epinettes, Quebec, Canada
Project: New Lakeside Residence Location: Val-Des-Monts, Quebec, Canada Date: 2004 Cost: $300,000 (Canadian Dollars)
The design developed from an initial brief to provide a four season weekend retreat for a Ottawa based couple. The ability to accomodate family and friends visiting for extended stays was a key requirement. As such privacy and amenity, such as each bedroom having its own ensuite, was provided. The overiding philosophy of the design was "bringing together." From private bedrooms one is brought together in the large open plan living, dining and kitchen space. The form of the building directly relates to the geography of the site and is defined by two axis. One along a gully into which a walk-out basement is located and another along a ridge onto which one can step out of the main living space to enjoy the magificent view. This form re-inforces the idea of coming together. Especially evident where the two axis of the building intersect.
View from Gully View to Walk-Out Basement View from Ridge View to Screened Porch View from Driveway View from East View from Rear Deck View of Rear Deck View from South View from Lake View of Kitchen & Dining Perspective Sketch Proposed Roof Plan Proposed First Floor Plan Proposed Ground Floor Plan Proposed Basement Floor Plan
