YH2 Have Designed A New Lakeside Vacation House In Quebec

Photography by Francis Pelletier

Architects Marie-Claude Hamelin and Loukas Yiacouvakis from YH2, have designed a new vacation house that sits on the shores of Lac Plaisant in Quebec, Canada.

Architecture firm YH2 have designed a new modern vacation house that sits on the shores of Lac Plaisant in Quebec, Canada, and features an exterior of white cedar boards. #ModernHouse #WhiteCedar #WoodExterior

Photography by Francis Pelletier

The houses features wood construction on both the exterior and interior, with a single large gable that covers all of the living spaces. Stepping inside, there’s a staircase that connects the various floors of the home.

This modern vacation house features wood construction on both the exterior and interior, with a single large gable that covers all of the living spaces. Stepping inside, there's a staircase that connects the various floors of the home. #Entryway #Stairs

Photography by Francis Pelletier

Next to the entryway is a hallway that leads to the main living areas.

This hallway features exposed painted wood studs that act as alcoves for hanging coats. #Hallway

Photography by Francis Pelletier

In the main living area, there’s a kitchen, living area and dining area, that features a wall of glass that looks out to the lake and a large double-height gable extending outward to cover a small porch.

In the main living area of this modern vacation house, there's a kitchen, living area and dining area, that features a wall of glass that looks out to the lake and a large double-height gable extending outward to cover a small porch. #VacationHouse #Windows #InteriorDesign

Photography by Francis Pelletier

On the long sides of the house, there are three large, tall glass panels, allowing seamless transitions between interior and exterior spaces.

On the long sides of this modern house, there are three large, tall glass panels, allowing seamless transitions between interior and exterior spaces. #Windows #DiningRoom

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Here’s a closer look at the wood and steel stairs that lead up to the second floor of the home.

Wood and steel stairs with a glass handrail lead to the second floor of this modern vacation house. #ModernStairs #StairDesign #WoodAndSteel

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Here’s the view from the second floor of the home that overlooks the open plan living space.

This modern vacation house has a wall of windows that allow natural light in and views of the lake. #Windows #VacationCottage

Photography by Francis Pelletier

The home can sleep up to 12, and in this bedroom, exposed wooden studs have been painted white and act at shelving.

In this simple bedroom, exposed wooden studs have been painted white and act at shelving. #Shelving #BedroomDesign

Photography by Francis Pelletier

In another bedroom, two beds have been perfectly fit into a small space to maximize the number of people that can visit the vacation home.

Two beds have been perfectly fit into a small space to maximize the number of people that can visit this modern vacation home. #Bedroom #

Photography by Francis Pelletier | Yh2 design team: Karl Choquette, Marie-Claude Hamelin, Étienne Sédillot, Loukas Yiacouvakis | Construction: Construction Daniel Matteau