The Villa Boréale is a charming contemporary residence located in Charlevoix, an eastern region of the Quebec Province well known for its wooded valleys, skiable mountains and breathtaking points of view. At the heart of the boreal forest, the Villa is set on a sloped and private site, matching up nicely with the ubiquitous vegetation of the surroundings.

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Architects: CARGO Architecture

Location: Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, QC G0A, Canada

Area: 1775.0 ft2

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Dave Tremblay

Software: Autodesk Autocad 2d Sketchup Modeling + Vray Rendering

© Dave Tremblay

From the architect. The Villa Boréale is a charming contemporary residence located in Charlevoix, an eastern region of the Quebec Province well known for its wooded valleys, skiable mountains and breathtaking points of view. At the heart of the boreal forest, the Villa is set on a sloped and private site, matching up nicely with the ubiquitous vegetation of the surroundings.
© Dave Tremblay

The clients, a dynamic young couple in their early thirties, approached the CARGO Architecture team in order to find an architect who could assist them throughout the construction process. The collaboration then begun by finding the ideal site within the Municipality of Petite-Rivière-St-Fra...