Manitou Lake, Quebec

The best design solutions result from clearly established objectives, reached by consensus at the outset, and used to inform and check the design process. These objectives should broadly address social, economic, environmental and cultural concerns.

The design for the Lake Manitou Community Center  stems from such a collaboration.  The goal was to provide a space for gathering during the summer and fall months that had a minimal environmental impact. The design blurs the line between interior and exterior.

Ecological initiatives include a composting toilet, photo-voltaic panels and an environmentally sensitive material palette.