Résidence des Sables Offers Treehouse-Like Living on Lake Saint-Joseph
Résidence des Sables, a single-family house by Agence Spatiale, overlooks Lake Saint-Joseph in Quebec, Canada. Designed in 2022, this H-shaped dwelling integrates with its wooded surroundings, featuring generous fenestration for constant nature contact. The upper floor includes living spaces that open onto rooftop terraces, blending warm interiors with the exterior. The house aims to root itself in the site while providing diverse views and privacy for its inhabitants.
![A modern, glass-walled residence nestled in a lush, forested landscape.](http://i.homeadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/001-residence-des-sables-offers-treehouse-like-living-on-lake-saint-joseph-460x345.jpg)
H-shaped floor plan
It features significant amounts of glazing that provides varying views into the surrounding forest and a series of terraces that connect the building closely with the landscape.
![Minimalist modern home with expansive windows, sleek furnishings, and a seamless indoor-outdoor flow.](http://i.homeadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/002-residence-des-sables-offers-treehouse-like-living-on-lake-saint-joseph-460x345.jpg)
“The desire to feel constantly in contact with the surrounding nature justifies the generous fenestration, offering diverse framings of the site and numerous visual openings throughout the building,” the studio explained.
![Minimalist living room with sleek furniture, large windows, and a sculptural pendant lamp.](http://i.homeadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/003-residence-des-sables-offers-treehouse-like-living-on-lake-saint-joseph-460x345.jpg)
Designed to integrate with its environment
“The H-shaped floor plan enhances the project’s harmonious integration with its environment while providing a sense of privacy for its inhabitants by creating distinct sub-spaces,” the studio said.
![Spacious, light-filled living room with expansive windows overlooking lush greenery.](http://i.homeadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/005-residence-des-sables-offers-treehouse-like-living-on-lake-saint-joseph-460x345.jpg)
The building has a tall, cubic, opaque facade in the centre and is flanked by lower levels extending in the H-shaped configuration. A skylight rows the central section, which is separate from the balconies and open areas in the flanking volumes.
![Spacious, modern kitchen with large windows overlooking lush forest scenery, sleek cabinetry, and bar seating.](http://i.homeadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/006-residence-des-sables-offers-treehouse-like-living-on-lake-saint-joseph-460x345.jpg)
A natural extension of its surroundings
While the materials primarily used are wood and other natural materials that match the environment, yellow seating in the interior spaces and exterior contrasts the neutral-coloured volumes.
![Bright, modern kitchen and dining area with expansive glass walls overlooking nature.](http://i.homeadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/007-residence-des-sables-offers-treehouse-like-living-on-lake-saint-joseph-460x345.jpg)
![Spacious, minimalist bathroom with large window, wooden vanity, and recessed shelving.](http://i.homeadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/008-residence-des-sables-offers-treehouse-like-living-on-lake-saint-joseph-460x345.jpg)
![Inviting outdoor deck with covered seating area and string lighting, nestled in a lush forest.](http://i.homeadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/009-residence-des-sables-offers-treehouse-like-living-on-lake-saint-joseph-460x345.jpg)
![A modern, glass-fronted building with sleek, wooden accents and a minimalist interior design.](http://i.homeadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/010-residence-des-sables-offers-treehouse-like-living-on-lake-saint-joseph-460x345.jpg)
![A contemporary glass-and-steel cabin surrounded by a lush forest landscape.](http://i.homeadore.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/011-residence-des-sables-offers-treehouse-like-living-on-lake-saint-joseph-460x345.jpg)
Photography courtesy of Agence Spatiale
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