Bourgeois Lechasseur ' s V - shaped Altaïr House overlooks a Quebec forestCanadian studio Bourgeois Lechasseur Architects has stacked two wood - and - glass volumes at opposing angles , resulting in a home designed to embrace its picturesque surroundings ( + slideshow ) . Canadian studio Bourgeois Lechasseur Architects has stacked two wood - and - glass volumes at opposing angles , resulting in a home designed to embrace its picturesque surroundings ( + slideshow ) . The Altaïr House is located in Cap - à - l ' Aigle , a resort village situated along the Saint - Lawrence River in Quebec ' s Charlevoix region . Its name refers to the brightest star in the Aquila constellation , called The Flying Eagle . The house comprises two long volumes stacked on top of each other in a V - shaped formation . The upper level slightly cantilevers over the sloped site and gestures toward the river . The " voluntary misalignment " of the volumes is intended to capitalise on the home ' s beautiful and serene setting . " While discrete from the street and closed to the north , it unfolds toward the river , as though to take flight , " said Bourgeois Lechasseur Architects , which is based in Quebec . Clad in wood , the facades are protected by roof eaves sheathed in Westerncedar . Vast expanses of glass frame views of the river and forest , as well as the nearby city of Malbaie . Related story : Woodland Quebec home by Bourgeois Lechasseur features a facade of wooden tiles " Close up , the house remains mysterious , as it is camouflaged by the trees , " the studio said . The main entrance is located on the ground level . One wing contains three bedrooms , while the other features a living room that connects to an outdoor patio and concrete swimming pool . A steel and wood staircase leads to the second floor , where the design team placed an open - plan kitchen , dining room and living room , along with the master suite . The upper storey features a large window wall that overlooks the pool and surrounding terrain . " The living areas succeed one another , and the completely open space provides a breathtaking view of the horizon , " the firm said . An expansive wooden terrace with glass balustrades was built on the roof of the lower volume . An exterior stair leads to the backyard below . Inside , the firm covered ceilings in the same cedar used for the roof overhangs , " emphasising the continuation effect from the inside out ". The stripped - down interior features concrete flooring and wooden cabinetry and doors . Other projects by Bourgeois Lechasseur Architects include a gabled family home in rural Quebec with facades clad in cedar tiles . Photoography is by Adrien Williams . Project credits : Architects : Bourgeois / Lechasseur Architects   General Contractor : Construction des Grands - JardinsGround floor plan - click for larger imageFirst floor plan - click for larger image