Atelier Barda’s beautifully restrained home, Maison Gauthier, in Mont-Tremblant, Canada, exudes a tranquil atmosphere that is simply irresistible. Designed as a sequence of spaces, the house is moulded around the topography of the site. Each room is curated around views of the adjacent horse-riding arena, a connection that becomes integral to the design.
The house is not visible from the main road, however as one begins to approach the property its red-brick form begins to slowly emerge. An offset arched doorway stands as the only entry point breaking open its seemingly impenetrable façade. Moving through the shadowed entrance one may expect to see dim, humble interiors, however, what lies inside couldn’t be more different. Living spaces are light-filled and airy – the kitchen, dining, and living rooms are all extended by inclining sloped ceilings. Large skylights orientated toward the east, channel light onto lime-covered walls, while vertical veils and light cannons cultivate a bright, luminous atmosphere.