House on the River sits along the shoreline of Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Canada, as a 4,500-square-foot house by Atelier Échelle for clients rooted in the land. The project gathers a cluster of pitched volumes around a generous winter garden, drawing on vernacular forms and rich interior materials to frame river life through every season. Inside, crafted finishes and tailored rooms give a contemporary yet quietly nostalgic reading of a family home.
House on the Pond sits on a pondside property in Austin, Canada, where Atelier Échelle shapes a compact yet generous secondary house for a family retreat. The house serves as both a guest dwelling and seasonal cabana, expanding the life of the ancestral home while directing daily rituals toward water, fire, and long views across the surrounding farmland. Inside and out, circulation traces a clear loop around light, landscape, and gathering.
Atelier Échelle’s House on the River is a 4,500-square-foot residence with a 1,060-square-foot winter garden, designed for a couple with deep family roots on the site. Located in the riverside village of Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Québec, the home sits on land held by the family for generations. The footprint of a 1970s prefab bungalow was used as the basis for a new studio and winter garden—an homage to the owners’ legacy as passionate gardeners.
House on the Pond is a house designed by Atelier Échelle and located in Austin, Canada. The architect envisions a compact yet luxurious design. The building maximizes covered terraces, which house various outdoor spaces to accommodate different temperatures and activities.
Located on the west banks of Lake Memphremagog in Magog, Canada, House on the Lake is a contemporary reinterpretation of the traditional barn volume typical to rural Québec. Designed by Atelier Échelle and completed in 2023, this six-bedroom house incorporates a structural system meeting reinforced concrete and steel framing standards to create the perfect living space while allowing for a seamless flow of art integrated with the architecture.
