Located in rural Quebec's Eastern Townships, among tall grasses, dense trees, and gently rolling terrain, lies a rustic yet contemporary retreat.

The existing wood house stands as a beacon, facing agricultural fields on the West. It anchors its inhabitants to the land. The extension was imagined as two volumes that frame the original house while contrasting through architectural tectonics and openings towards the surrounding landscape. The marriage of old and new seeks to express a clarity of distinct temporal interventions united by a shared flow of users and a monochromatic material composition.

The project transforms an existing wood home by framing it with two new contemporary additions. The new volumes engage with the existing through both materiality and form, using vertical charred wood slats that echo the original cladding, and aligning their rooflines with the existing pitched roof. The composition is defined by strong horizontal planes of roof and slab, between which floor-to-ceiling glazing captures uninterrupted views of the landscape, creating fluid connection between the indoors and outdoors. The rustic materiality of wood, combined with contemporary comfort, transforms this place into a space for relaxation and contemplation.

The two new contemporary, pavilion-style wings are slightly detached from the central house, connected but visually independent. Their clean lines and large glazed surfaces contrast with the original form, creating distinct spaces that can function semi-independently. This spatial configuration naturally promotes intergenerational cohabitation. The result preserves the integrity of the existing house while providing private and flexible spaces, ideal for extended family members to live comfortably side by side.

Despite their discreet appearance, the new wings function on two floors: ground and basement. Programmatically, the new pavilions include a large bedroom, living room, game room, and movie theater.

The new additions are strategically oriented with glazing on all facades to take advantage of natural light. They feature extensive green roofs, which reduce the heat island effect and blend harmoniously into the rural landscape. The green roofs also enhance the home’s environmental performance by moderating indoor temperatures and managing stormwater. This creates an architecture that feels both contemporary and deeply rooted in its natural setting, contributing to a home that is sustainable, resilient, and sensitively integrated into the landscape.

Anchored by warm natural materials, the retreat expands into an inviting outdoor pavilion opening onto an elongated pool and a west‑facing lounge area. A series of bi-fold window panels and barn doors enable the space to be opened completely during summer.