The Black Exterior Of This Home In The Forest Covers A White Minimalist Interior

May 28, 2023
This modern home has a black wood exterior, with black window frames providing consistency to the design.

Matière Première Architecture has completed a new home in Stanstead, Quebec, Canada, that has a striking black exterior surrounded by the forest.

The house’s design emphasizes its connection with a nearby stream by incorporating strategic window placements and a layout that seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor living spaces.

This modern home has a black wood exterior, with black window frames providing consistency to the design.

Nestled at the home’s forefront, the carport serves as a practical solution for vehicle accommodation and also offers a sheltered area for various pursuits.

This modern home has a black wood exterior, with black window frames providing consistency to the design.

Built by Nu Drom, the architect’s affiliated construction company, the home has a black wood exterior, with black window frames providing consistency to the design.

This modern home has a black wood exterior, with black window frames providing consistency to the design.
This modern home has a black wood exterior, with black window frames providing consistency to the design.

A variety of outdoor spaces expands the options for places the homeowners can enjoy, with a front porch by the garage, a deck at the rear of the house, and a firepit area in the garden.

A modern black home with a wood porch.
A modern black home with a light wood deck.
A landscaped fire pit with a partial rock wall.

Inside, the main living area, graced with a cathedral ceiling, features large square windows which orchestrate a rhythm with the framed views of the creek along longitudinal space.

A modern home with polished concrete floors and black-framed picture windows.
A modern great room with large black-framed picture windows, white walls, and a cathedral ceiling.
A modern great room with large black-framed picture windows, white walls, and a cathedral ceiling.

The white interior, which creates a bright and inviting space, complements the white kitchen cabinets and island, and at the same time, allows the nature views outside to be the focus.

A modern great room with large black-framed picture windows, white walls and cabinets, and a cathedral ceiling.
A modern great room with large black-framed picture windows, white walls, and a cathedral ceiling.

On the other side of the kitchen is the dining area, that’s been furnished with a minimalist light fixture and contrasting dark table and chairs.

A dining room with large black-framed picture windows and white walls.
A dining room with large black-framed picture windows and white walls.

Here’s a look at the floor plan and elevation diagram of the home.

The floor plan of a modern home.
Architectural drawings of a modern home.
Photography by Ian Balmorel | Architect: Matière Première Architecture | Contractor: Nu Drom