Between Lake and Forest Wins the SIDEXPLOIT 2025 Award

An architectural signature that magnifies wood 
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SIDEX is proud to announce that the Between Lake and Forest (Entre Lac et Forêt) residential project – submitted by LOCUS architecture + design – has won the SIDEXPLO!T 2025 award. This distinction highlights the most creative, consistent, and thoughtful approach to the use of SIDEX real wood siding.

The result of a collaboration between LOCUS architecture + design (architecture and interior design) and Construction SYMAT (contractor), the project charmed the jury with its conceptual choices, the quality of its integration into the site, and the sensitivity with which the wood is highlighted.

An architectural signature that magnifies wood
From the very first glance, Entre Lac et Forêt captivates with its refined and judicious use of wood. The white cedar exterior cladding, based on the SidEXALT model, offers a refined vertical rhythm, inspired by European openwork, but adapted to the Quebec climate. This bold choice gives the building a strong, contemporary identity, while ensuring durability and weather resistance. The interplay of textures and colors creates harmony, reinforcing the dialogue between the house and its natural environment.

A coherent indoor/outdoor dialogue
Inside, LOCUS architecture + design extends this sensory experience with a white pine ceiling that extends over the main living areas. Its light color accentuates the softness of the volume and creates a natural continuity with the exterior soffits. This choice reinforces the visual connection with the landscape and magnifies the spirit of the house, designed as an extension of nature.

A selection of sustainable and expressive materials
The white cedar exterior cladding provides lasting protection for the residence, while white pine adds character and texture to the interior design. The dialogue between the dark cedar and light pine chosen by LOCUS architecture + design reveals a masterful balance between contrast and harmony. Together, these wood species emphasize the modernity of the residence, while also highlighting the authenticity of natural materials.

By combining a sensitive architectural vision, exemplary use of wood, and meticulous execution, the Entre Lac et Forêt project fully embodies the spirit of the SIDEXPLO!T award.

This project by LOCUS architecture + design demonstrates how real wood can transform a home, both through its poetry and its performance. SIDEX is proud to celebrate this thoughtful and inspiring approach, which contributes to enriching the local architectural landscape.