MAGOG, Quebec — Sitting on the west banks of Lake Memphremagog, House on the Lake is a contemporary reinterpretation of the traditional barn volume typical to rural Quebec.

Designed by Atelier Échelle for an art collector-couple, the six-bedroom residence offers generous spaces to host family gatherings and entertain friends. Inside, a series of galleries and in situ installations are an inviting surprise to discover and experience art that is seamlessly integrated with the architecture. Floor-to-ceiling exterior glass walls frame the natural landscape beyond, which serves as a dynamic backdrop shifting with time and seasons.

Situated closest to the lake is the outdoor summer home — a 100-feet-long terrace encompassing an exterior kitchen, al fresco dining, fireside lounge, and heated pool. The indoor winter home is an open plan comprising kitchen, dining, lounge, and a piano bar. The living quarter houses the primary suite, office, wine cellar and pantry, and a powder room.

House on the Lake is constructed in reinforced concrete, steel framing, and brick infill walls. A structural system was devised to install motorized glass spanning more than 50 feet to capture an uninterrupted view of Lake Memphremagog and the surrounding landscape. The 11-foot-tall wood entry door opens into an art gallery and frames the lake. The open plan kitchen features fully glazed windows, replacing any above-the-counter cabinetry.

The wine cellar houses in excess of 1,200 bottles. The micro-fluted glass-and-bronze door gives into a space clad in white oak millwork compressed between a gravel floor and a bronze ceiling. Recessed lighting and bronze mirrors dramatize the interior with a warm glow and reflections throughout.

The billiards room is lined in deep blue corduroy drapery and walnut millwork. The black felt of the billiards table is echoed in the lighting fixtures hanging above with black nylon straps.