Quebec studio Anne Carrier Architecture has designed a dwelling comprising a collection of rectangular volumes, which offer a balance of privacy and views in a scenic setting.
Located in Cap-aux-Corbeaux ? a small town in Quebec ? Residence Le Nid is perched on a forested hillside, overlooking the Saint Lawrence River.

Influenced by the natural landscape, the building's wooden exterior is intended to match the bark on the pine trees that surround the property.
The 2,583-square-foot (240-square-metre) home features floor-to-ceiling windows, screened wood panelling, and covered terraces.

The wooden screening ? referred to as "the nest" ? wraps around a balcony on the upper level, maintaining privacy while allowing light to enter the interior. This portion is clad in a lighter-toned timber than the rest of the exterior, creating a focal element.

Anne Carrier Architecture envisioned the house to be both a liveable space and vantage point from which to enjoy shifts in the surrounding nature.
"The original intention was to shape the site so that users would be living inside an artwork that would constantly change with the seasons, weather and time of day," said a statement on behalf of the studio.

A bridge made from cedar forms the path to the main entrance, which connects to the home's upper level.
The foyer opens directly into the central living space and kitchen, where windows stretch from floor to ceiling, and frame panoramic views of the river and nei...