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Kanata Cabin

Mont-Tremblant, Canada

telier L'Abri presents Kanata Cabin, a silver-clad house

distinguished by its simplicity and elegance amidst the
Aforested hills of the Canadian Laurentians.

Born from the client's desire to build a pet-friendly rental cottage in
Mont Tremblant, this tiny home marries functionality and minimalism
within an ultra-compact building footprint. Affectionately named 'La
Niche' by its owners, the dwelling's somewhat naive shapes evokes the
image of a doghouse in the landscape.

Housing a modest 650ft² within its square-shaped plan, the single-
bedroom cottage includes a screened porch, an efficient living and
kitchen space, and an exterior hot tub. Aesthetically, the cabin
expresses simplicity through its vernacular gable-shaped roof and
distinctive arched doorway that directly frames sights of the Boreal
Forest. While spatially small, the cottage's high cathedral ceiling,
naturally lit living spaces, and sweeping views of the surroundings
lend to its feeling of grandeur. Silver-coloured wood cladding,
interrupted by vertical baguettes, wraps around the building's
minimally adorned exterior. Over time, the wood planks will slowly
weather, allowing the house to blend in with the deciduous trees and
reinforcing its harmonious relationship with its environment.

Formally, the building's volume is a nod to the pet-friendly nature of
the rental cottage. This humble yet playful gesture continues in the
interior details of the house. An integrated small arched nook in the
kitchen island cabinetry provides a cozy space for both visitors and
their pets to enjoy their getaway.
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