This Dramatically Elevated Cabin Sits Amongst The Treetops

June 16, 2022
Kariuok Architects have designed a contemporary cabin in Quebec, Canada, that’s elevated to be positioned inside the treetops.

Native zoning guidelines required a 100-foot (30-metre) setback from the lake, whereas a cliff face on the 100-foot mark was included into the design, eradicating the necessity to blast the rock.

To attenuate hurt to the hillside and forest, a zoning variance was obtained by the architects to permit the entrance of the cabin to hover above, quite than sit on, the 100-foot (30-metre) mark.

The cabin, which was milled offsite after which hoisted into place, has been constructed with suitably-sourced CLT panels and glulam beams.

By having the cabin elevated, it catches extra breezes and has wonderful cross-ventilation.



The cabin can also be solar-powered, and warmth is supplied by a high-efficiency “inexperienced carbon” wooden range that may be present in the lounge.

The inside of the cabin is lined with wooden, nonetheless, the black-framed home windows, which journey the size of the cabin, present views of the encircling space.



A pop of coloration was added with the inclusion of a shiny blue kitchen.

Images by Scott Norsworthy | Structure Agency: Kariouk Architects| Crew: Paul duBellet Kariouk (Principal Architect), Chris Davis (Architect), Adam Paquette (Intern Architect), Frederic Provider (Design Affiliate), David King (Design Affiliate), Sarah McMurtry (Design Affiliate), Steven Schuhmann (Design Affiliate), Joel Tremblay (Design Affiliate) | Common Contractor: GPL Building / Gilles Langlois | Structural Engineer: Daniel Bonardi Consulting Engineers | Heavy Timber Advisor: StyxWorks | Heavy Timber Meeting: Laverty Log Houses