While a classic A-frame might do it for some, it’s a stark dark facade that gets us going these days—be it traditional Japanese Shou Sugi Ban technique or simply black sheet metal. The extreme juxtaposition of an angular, austere cabin among of a thriving forest landscape is near perfect. Now add a bright interior care of floor-to-ceiling windows, Russian birchwood, and whitewashed walls, and you’ve got our full attention.
Grand-Pic Chalet by Montreal-based Appareil Architecture is just the ticket—a distinct and refreshing alternative to the rustic cabins often found in this rural corner of North America.