The "Blanche" Chalet, whose name evokes the spirit of the vernacular houses of the region, is situated in La Malbaie?s area of the "Terrasses Cap à l?Aigle". Its simple and pure architecture gently complements the landscape of Charlevoix in a modern fashion.

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Architects: ACDF Architecture

Location: Cap A L'Aigle Village Des Lilas, 762 Rue Saint Raphaël, La Malbaie, QC G5A 2P2, Canada

Area: 4275.0 ft2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Adrien Williams

Architectural Team: Maxime-Alexis Frappier, Martin Champagne, Joan Renaud, Mathieu Tremblay, Olivia Daigneault

Structural Ingineers: NCK
Entreprenor: Demonfort

© Adrien Williams

The "Blanche" Chalet, whose name evokes the spirit of the vernacular houses of the region, is situated in La Malbaie?s area of the "Terrasses Cap à l?Aigle". Its simple and pure architecture gently complements the landscape of Charlevoix in a modern fashion.

© Adrien Williams

Plan 2

© Adrien Williams

The raw concrete materiality of the lower level is a nod to the stone foundations of the old wooden barns that once swept the landscape. This base also serves as the foundation for the main entrance and houses the technical functions of the cotta...