This property was no ordinary piece of terra firma. Located at the eastern tip of Prince Edward Island and bound by provincially owned lands featuring stunning dune formations, weather-beaten woods, large lichen mounds and reforested fields, this 100-acre strip sits high on a rugged point, offering sweeping views of the Atlantic and unforgettable images of a unique ecosystem. When we asked our client what she envisioned on this extraordinary property, she described a mood, rather than a building. She wanted serene, she said; she wanted calm. She wanted a house that would be one with the environment yet leave it undisturbed.
Today, the PEI house nestles against its breathtaking surroundings like a natural visitor, quietly but enthusiastically welcomed. The overall structure is conceived as two volumes linked by a glazed entry and circulation space. The bedroom wing, rooted to the ground, divulges captivating views of the wooded areas, while the main living space, a transparent, column-free volume raised on piloti, showcases a brilliant panorama encompassing both the vast beauty of the ocean and the organic splendor of dune formation. Finally, the home’s materials are derived from a simple, exclusively natural palette — the siding and decking untreated tamarack wood, the windows custom teak, other areas highlighted by zinc, steel and native plants — making it the newest element in an environment as tranquil as it is inspiring.
