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Panoramic shelter Shelter

in summer and in winter. Balancing into the floor's changing levels. A built- invite meeting, relaxation, contemplation,
rusticity and modernity, they are warm in space also enables the placement of an and conviviality, in addition to offering
and functional spaces, conducive to additional mattress, making it possible to some of the most impressive views of the
tranquility and evasion. accommodate three people in a shelter. site.
Their orientation, carefully chosen These height variations give a hierarchy to Finally, the reception building serves as
locations, and generous openings the spaces and create, without cluttering a basecamp for campers, hikers, and other
provide ample room for nature. Perched the plan, a separation between the work visitors coming to participate in various
on slender legs, the small cabins blend area of the kitchen and the rest area of outdoor activities, rejuvenation, nature
into the wild landscape with minimal the bed. Each shelter also includes a observation, or gastronomic discoveries
impact on the ground. The lack of covered outdoor dining area adjacent to organised on the site. The building is split
traditional foundations avoids the use the interior volume. This terrace features in two by a central breakthrough, oriented
of heavy machinery, unsuitable for the a large table and a workbench, providing a towards the landscape. On the reception
isolated and wild environment, and thus protected entry area for occupants. side is the “Oui Oui” forest buvette, which
limits the deforestation required for the The interior design is sleek and warm. enables the sharing of good food and fresh
development of these forest constructions. A series of integrated furniture modules air, either inside the warm environment of
The volume of the each shelter is was designed to maximise space usage the dining room, or outside on the long
distinguished by its single-slope roof, within a reasonable budget. These simple terrace. Opposite, the utility side of the
which follows the natural topography of and utilitarian modules are inspired by the building includes a sanitary block with
the site. This bold form is reminiscent modernist explorations of the early last showers and bathrooms.
of the shape of large dormers, or old century, while the use of economical and It is through this family of varied
cameras. Like these optical devices, standardised materials, such as plywood, buildings, all carefully integrated into
the prisms of Territoire's small living evokes the pieces of Donald Judd. White their environment, that visitors to the site
machines peak towards a wide opening wood paneling softens the experience are invited to quietly discover the place
to form a true focal point on the and invites tranquility, offering a contrast for a complete immersion in the territory.
landscape. This large glass pane spans with the exterior wood cladding's raw
the entire width of the interior plan and and natural finish, in harmony with its Slowness, beauty, and simplicity
tilts lightly towards the valleys below, surroundings. The outdoor programme The shelters and facilities at Territoire
creating a plunging view of the territory. of the shelters is completed by a fire circle, combine beauty, comfort, and simplicity.
The cabins face the sunrise on one side of a log shelter, and a wooden dry toilet. They invite both body and mind to
the site, and the sunset on the other, thus In addition to the shelters, Territoire tune into nature, to harmonise with its
offering varied experiences of the region Charlevoix offers a camping experience slowness and pulse, and to take root once
and its timeless moments. in archipelagos, which are small groups of again. In Territoire, architecture regains
The layout is compact and functional ready-to-camp wooden platforms. Each its essential functions, providing shelter
to reduce the building's impact, but platform is isolated for more privacy, but from the elements first and foremost, but
meticulously optimised in its interior remains near a panoramic shelter perched also breaking free from the parameters
design to offer a generous and comfortable on the mountainside. These shelters are of habit to offer a space of well-being
space. The shelters are equipped with a the heart of the archipelagos and provide sheltered from time. The small, solitary
kitchenette, a small dining table, a wood the camper islands with a protected space structures in the forest become vehicles
stove, and a large bed directly in front of a that includes a common kitchenette. These for experiencing the vital need to escape.
bay window. Bench spaces are integrated spaces promote a community spirit and They provide opportunities to get lost and

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