Forest Glamp, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François Holiday Units, Nova Scotia Property, Canadian Building Images, Architecture
Forest Glamp, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François
21 Sep 2021
Design: Bourgeois / Lechasseur architectes
Location: Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, Nova Scotia, Canada

Photos by Adrien Williams + Maxime Brouillet
Forest Glamp, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François
Meters away from some of Québec?s most spectacular landscapes is an unusual new glamping project. Reflection is the work of Québec-based Bourgeois Lechasseur / architects, who have developed a highly versatile approach to get-away rentals. They first experimented with the luxurious Charlevoix Domes, followed by the slightly nostalgic Cabin A. Reflection, their latest endeavor, is a set of two resolutely contemporary cabins in the woods.
The identical Forest Glamp units were built on a flat piece of land close to one of Québec?s most popular ski resorts, Massif Petite-Rivière-Saint-François. The challenge for the architects was to engage guests in an intimate relationship with nature, rather than dazzle them with the overwhelming views nearby. Key to the design was a focus on creating accommodations that would almost disappear among the trees.

The shared arrival and parking area is accessible through an unpaved road, connected to local hiking trails. To ensure maximum privacy for guests, the two minimalist cabins were built back-to-back, fifty meters from each other, one facing east and the othe...