Chalet des Huarts

Mansonville, Canada

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Chalet des Huarts

Mansonville, Canada

Firm

Atelier MAa architecture + design

Type

Residential › Private House

STATUS

Built

YEAR

2025

SIZE

1000 sqft - 3000 sqft

BUDGET

$500K - 1M

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Phil Bernard (16)

Located on the edge of Lake Memphremagog, the Chalet des Huarts is a reflection on the permanence of architecture and the untapped possibilities of inherited structures. Rather than opting for demolition or expansion, the intervention focused on the potential of the existing footprint, transforming a modest seasonal retreat into a contemporary residence while preserving its human scale. This revitalization prioritizes architectural relevance over opulence, proving that a structure’s longevity lies in its ability to adapt.

The original interior was fragmented by partitioned rooms, severing the connection with the openness of the lake and the surrounding forest. The design strategy opened the heart of the home to create a shared volume beneath the sloped ceilings. By eliminating these divisions, the kitchen, dining, and living areas now merge into a fluid space where abundant natural light permeates, transforming the atmosphere throughout the day.

The interior relationship with the landscape is strengthened through careful placement of the openings. Each window was adjusted in size and position to frame the lake, ensuring the environment acts as the daily backdrop for life within the home.

On the exterior, the chalet adopts simple yet resilient language; the chosen materials evoke the mossy browns of the undergrowth, the mineral grays of the shoreline pebbles, and the shifting reflections of the lake, to establish a presence that is both understated and assertive.

By stabilizing the original structure and reorganizing its internal logic, the project restores the true meaning of a refuge: a simple, warm sanctuary rooted in its surroundings.

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Chalet des Huarts

Mansonville, Canada

Other Projects by Atelier MAa architecture + design

PNDA local des arts plastiques

Chalet des Huarts

Mansonville, Canada

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