Intervalle transforms a challenging topography into the very essence of its architectural expression

Nestled on a steep site overlooking Lake Fournelle in Saint-Hippolyte.  Source: v2cmnewswire

Nestled on a steep site overlooking Lake Fournelle in Saint-Hippolyte, Intervalle transforms a challenging topography into the very essence of its architectural expression. Rather than resisting the slope, the residence embraces it — unfolding across two levels that frame ever-changing perspectives of the Laurentian landscape.

Two contrasting volumes define the project, their dialogue articulated through light and dark wood cladding. This interplay anchors the home within its forested setting, while offering a clear reading of its form and structure. The name Intervalle reflects this duality — a pause in time dedicated to retreat and contemplation, and the physical space between the volumes, where light, air, and movement flow freely.

The upper level (950 sq. ft.) gathers the living spaces within an open layout of kitchen, dining, and lounge areas. Expansive glazing opens the interior to panoramic lake views, while a natural wood ceiling traces the roofline, enhancing the sense of height and warmth. A dark, central fireplace serves as the home’s hearth, complemented by polished concrete floors that introduce a restrained modernity. The adjoining screened veranda and terrace extend daily life outdoors.

The lower level (1,580 sq. ft.) houses private areas — a primary suite with ensuite, two bedrooms, a second bathroom, and flexible work and leisure spaces — all opening directly to the surrounding landscape thanks to the site’s slope.

Terraces step down the hillside, offering varied ways of engaging with the terrain: from elevated lake vistas to quiet immersion among the trees. Through its measured proportions, refined material palette, and sensitive integration, Intervalle embodies a contemporary vision of Quebec’s lakeside living — where architecture and nature meet in a moment of balance and stillness.