Constructed directly on the rocky terrain, along the St. Lawrence River in the Charlevoix region, residence Panorama is a space in harmony with the surroundings. The foundation concept was to sit the construction on parallel concrete blades, so that the water can naturally flow underneath the building.

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Architects: Architecture Casa

Location: Rue des Airelles, Saint-Siméon, QC G0T 1X0, Canada

Contractor: TERGOS construction

Area: 460.0 ft2

Project Year: 2014

Photographs: Steve Montpetit

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From the architect. Constructed directly on the rocky terrain, along the St. Lawrence River in the Charlevoix region, residence Panorama is a space in harmony with the surroundings. The foundation concept was to sit the construction on parallel concrete blades, so that the water can naturally flow underneath the building.
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The walls of cross-laminated timber offer high stiffness that meets the seismic requirements of the region.The radiant concrete slab, wood curtain wall facing southeast, the oversized roof overhangs, airtightness and insulation quality are characteristics that enable the construction to achieve not only undeniable comfort, but also allowing the LEED GOLD certification.

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