Angular Rooflines and Warm Wood Interiors in Mont-Tremblant
Anchored into the steep slopes of Mont-Tremblant, La Flèche Residence is a 740 m² home by MU Architecture, designed around site constraints and forest preservation. The architects blasted into rock to secure a minimal footprint and repurposed the material for landscaping. Strict environmental rules shaped the design, eliminating exterior lighting and favoring concealed solutions. From the street, the house reads as a single-story structure, with the lower garden level hidden from view.
The design expresses clarity and sharpness. A succession of angular roofs creates a gesture that evokes tension and forward motion. The steel roofing extends into precise eaves, beneath which warm wood slats provide contrast. The exterior combines dry-stacked stone and timber cladding to echo the surrounding landscape. Triangulated wooden ceilings adjust scale and light, guiding the flow from the kitchen to the outdoor terrace and down to the lower floor.
Circulation through the house is intuitive and continuous. A central glass stair links both levels and frames views of Lake Tremblant. The living room centers on a massive stone fireplace, while a sculpted buffet separates it from the dining area. A guest suite and the primary bedroom wing are located at either end of the upper floor. Below, three bedrooms surround a family room, playroom, and wellness space that includes a sauna and gym, completing the structure’s integration with both site and function.
Photographs:Raphaël Thibodeau