{"id":1535,"date":"2025-12-10T16:30:51","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T17:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goldentriangledelhiagrajaipur.com\/?p=1535"},"modified":"2025-12-15T10:35:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T10:35:38","slug":"cedar-shingle-wrapped-waterhouse-dots-a-forest-clearing-in-quebec","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/goldentriangledelhiagrajaipur.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/10\/cedar-shingle-wrapped-waterhouse-dots-a-forest-clearing-in-quebec\/","title":{"rendered":"cedar shingle-wrapped \u2018waterhouse\u2019 dots a forest clearing in quebec"},"content":{"rendered":"

‘waterhouse’ stands among the ferns and wildflowers of quebec<\/h2>\n

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Quebecois architecture studios oyama and Julia Mana\u00e7as Architecte complete this Waterhouse project within a forest clearing in Canada<\/strong><\/a>. The home<\/strong><\/a> introduces a composed arrangement of three volumes, each tuned to program and terrain.<\/p>\n

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While the design team was first visiting the site, they noted the overwhelming presence of ferns, wildflowers, boulders, and rolling ground. This established a strong baseline for the home’s design. Early decisions center on creating a single-family residence suited to daily life for one person while allowing comfortable stays for visiting family and guests.<\/p>\n

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clustered volumes by oyama and Julia Mana\u00e7as<\/h2>\n

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Julia Mana\u00e7as Architecte<\/a><\/strong> and oyama<\/a><\/strong> organize the Waterhouse’s clustered composition so that from the road, the first element is the blind wall of the Atelier. Its pyramidal interior accommodates a workshop and winter parking, with a mezzanine tucked above for storage. The geometry produces a calm, grounded surface toward the entry path.<\/p>\n

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To the right, the Tower extends three levels upward, each floor holding a guest bedroom and bath. The lowest level sinks partly into the earth, forming an office with an unusual view across the ground plane. A footbridge links this volume to the roof terrace above the Great Room.<\/p>\n

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Waterhouse arranges three volumes to shape a forest clearing in Sutton<\/p>\n

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the trio of shingle-clad volumes<\/h2>\n

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The Great Room anchors everyday life. Oriented due south, it aligns with sunlight and the most compelling features of the terrain. A thickened interior wall gathers the fireplace, storage, and ventilation systems while defining a quiet boundary between shared areas and the main bedroom suite.<\/p>\n

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Together, the three volumes form a measured ensemble, each one scaled to its function yet contributing to a unified spatial field. The arrangement encourages movement through varied thresholds rather than a fixed linear route.<\/p>\n

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Waterhouse uses a single exterior material, cedar shingles, to bring coherence to the distinct shapes. Familiar in the region, the shingles soften edges and create a steady surface across shifting geometries.<\/p>\n

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the design by oyama and Julia Mana\u00e7as Architecte responds directly to the landscape<\/p>\n

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interiors encircle a courtyard<\/h2>\n

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Between the volumes, an internal courtyard emerges. Its oak-clad surfaces continue the timber language inward, creating a tempered zone for circulation. One side receives visitors through a narrow passage between the Atelier and Tower, while the far end opens to a deck that frames long views through the clearing.<\/p>\n

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Glazing on three sides brings daylight deep into the transitional hall, which also holds a vestibule, laundry, WC, and communal sink. The green roof above settles the volume into the surrounding vegetation, reinforcing the project\u2019s careful integration with its setting.<\/p>\n

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Inside, long sightlines give way to smaller framed moments as one moves between volumes. From outside, the assemblage shifts with each step, dissolving from a clear set of sculptural forms into a group of bodies that echo the topography.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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cedar shingles unify the three forms and create a continuous material identity<\/p>\n

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name:\u00a0<\/strong>Waterhouse<\/p>\n

architect:\u00a0<\/strong>oyama<\/a> | @o__y__a__m__a<\/a>, Julia Mana\u00e7as Architecte<\/a> | @juliamanacas<\/a><\/p>\n

location:\u00a0<\/strong>Sutton, Quebec, Canada<\/p>\n

lead designers:<\/strong> Theodore Oyama, Julia Mana\u00e7as<\/p>\n

built area:\u00a0<\/strong>260 square meters<\/p>\n

completion:\u00a0<\/strong>2024<\/p>\n

photography:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a9 Alex Lesage<\/a> | @alexlesage__<\/a><\/p>\n

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