Lake Brompton House
Set high on a fully wooded sloping site, the Lake Brompton House engages in a dialogue with its natural surroundings. Its elevated position offers unobstructed views of the lake while allowing the mature forest to envelop it.
The residence unfolds in three single-storey wings that converge toward the heart of the house, creating a fluid and open circulation between spaces. This fan-shaped composition allows the volumes to subtly follow the topography and open toward the most favorable orientations of the site. The wing facing the lake rests on a concrete base and includes an additional garden-level floor, embracing the natural slope of the land.
The entrance wing houses the garage and the vestibule. Simple and closed off from the approach, it presents itself as a mysterious, almost monolithic façade, as a result of its dark, monochromatic exterior materials. This deliberate restraint allows the residence to blend into the forest.
On the side, a glazed alcove marks the entrance. Inside, the atmosphere changes. The materials and the unfolding volume are warm and bright. From the moment you arrive, the vestibule establishes the close connection between the house and its natural surroundings.
The interior path, guided by built-in white oak furniture, leads to the living wing, a bright, open space beneath the cathedral ceiling that reveals the distinctive geometry of the house.
The living room, dining room, and kitchen benefit from a direct connection to the south terrace, extending from the ground floor. Large sliding glass doors create a seamless transition between indoors and outdoors. Extending from the living area, the screened-in porch becomes the perfect place to enjoy the lake, day or night.
The bedroom wing, meanwhile, is more intimate. The lowered ceiling of the hallway and the materials on the walls create a calming atmosphere. At the end of the corridor, the primary suite opens generously onto the landscape and the lake. In the bedrooms, the full volume is revealed. The southeast orientation of this wing brings in the morning light.
From the lake, the house appears discreet. Behind the screened-in porch resting on its concrete base, the two other wings recede. The simple volumes and monochromatic exterior materials leave room for nature to take center stage.
Year : 2025
Team : Paul Bernier, Patrice Lebel, Maxime Dumas
Structural engineer : St-Georges Structures et civil
Contractor : Construction Memphré
Photos : Raphaël Thibodeau