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find oneself, to explore new perspectives context rich in architectural inspirations architecture. It presents an opportunity to
on nature and ourselves. and constructive explorations. In this explore and push the design concepts of
Territoire Charlevoix is the third sense, “the project is part of a deep simplicity, minimalism, and efficiency in
ecotourism site designed by Atelier L’Abri, and ever-evolving reflection on our service of a sincere experience with the
along with the shelters at Parc du Poisson relationship with the territory and how to environment. Living in the buildings of
Blanc in Outaouais, and the facilities at the inhabit it”, says the team. Territoire Charlevoix inspires us to slow
Farouche Tremblant Nordic farm in the The main challenge of such a project lies down and embrace degrowth. These
Laurentians. Each site offers a new natural in the delicate balance between nature and simple structures, made with limited
means, bring us back to the essence of
our needs, while offering a tremendous
Visitor centre opportunity to reconnect with nature.
They encourage us to reconsider our
relationship with construction and the
reduced impact our buildings could have
on our world, without sacrificing what
is essential to our well-being and our
complex relationship with our territories.
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Technical sheet
• Project: Territoire Charlevoix
• Site: La Malbaie, Québec, Canada
• Client: Territoire Charlevoix
• Architecture: Atelier L’Abri
• Project team: Pia Hocheneder,
Jérôme Codère, Francis Martel-
Labrecque, Nicolas Lapierre
• Construction: Construction Éclair
• Completion: 2022
• Photography: Raphaël Thibodeau

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