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Oka Chalet on Lac des Deux-Montagnes
Nov 18, 2021
Architecture: Paul Bernier Architecte
Location: Lac des Deux-Montagnes, Oka, Quebec, Canada

Oka Chalet
The owners of this chalet are sailing lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. They had acquired this land on Lac des Deux-Montagnes in Oka, an area renowned for its sailing club and its exceptional body of water.

The site

The site presented a major challenge. A very small area was located outside of the 100-year flood line, which must be kept intact according to urban planning regulations.

The clients and the architect saw this as an interesting challenge. The perimeter defined by the flood line and various setbacks sculpted the footprint of the building which gave it its particular shape.
The boat in the trees

The cottage had to be small, but optimized, according to the needs of the clients and the characteristics of the site. It is perceived as a wooden box protected by a large white roof, which supports an elliptical volume suggesting the shape of a boat advancing towards the lake. Inside, the master bedroom occupies the bow of this boat, with its series of steel columns supporting the roof, and offering an overlooking view of the lake and the sunset.

The homeowners have nicknamed the cottage “Le bateau dans les arbres” (the boat in the trees). Seen from the quiet road in front of the property, the unusual shap...