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Black concrete fireplace warms Quebec ski lodge by DKA Architects and Kl.tz Design
Chopped wood fits into the side of a huge black fireplace at this chalet in Quebec, which provides a winter retreat for a family of skiers.
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The Ski Lodge in Val Saint-Côme was designed by DKA Architects, based in Boisbriand, with interiors by Chambly studio Kl.tz Design.
An hour north of Montreal, the chalet provides a "young ski-loving family" with a base for winter sports.
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The 2,000-square-foot (186-square-metre) retreat is clad in blackened wood.
Split over two storey, the layout positions the bedrooms on the lower level and a large open-plan living space above.
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Accessed through a bright red front door, the upper floor has glazing on both sides that floods the space with light and offers views of the forested landscape.
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A wooden bench for slipping off shoes sits next to the entrance, which leads to an imposing fireplace made from black concrete.
"The focal point is a visually imposing, concrete wood burning fireplace," said Kl.tz Design founder Caroline Klotz.
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Concrete is also used for the flooring, which is polished to a sheen. White walls and ceiling create a minimal look, offset by wooden storage units and a large central dining table.
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Also in wood, the staircase leading down to the sleeping quarters "brings warmth to this white, monochromatic and sleek envelop" according to Klotz.
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The kitchen is situated at the opposite end to the fireplace, wrapping around a breakfast island and featuring glossy white cupboards.
The room also has a large grey-upholstered sofa, on which the family can cosy up in front of the fire after a day on the slopes.
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Canada's many ski resorts are home to a variety of cabins and chalets, from a monochrome lodge in Ontario's Blue Mountains to a holiday home with an angular roof in British Columbia.
Photography is by José Marino.