Old meets new at this lakefront Quebec home, where Canadian architect Henri Cleinge has married the original 19th-century structure with a sleek and modern Corten-steel addition.

Cleinge is best known for his residential projects in and around Quebec, though we’re also fans of his Instagram-worthy Montreal project, Crew Collective, which transformed a former bank into an opulent café and work space on rue Saint-Jacques.

The 5,500 sq ft Dorval home is situated on the shore of Lac Saint-Louis, about an hour from Montreal. The original stone cottage dates from 1846 and was once owned by the Hudson’s Bay Company before being sold privately. In 2012, Cleinge was commissioned to expand the 200-year-old cottage into a multi-generational home for four generations. His 2,700 sq ft extension, clad in weathered steel with soaring panes of glass, deliberately contrasts with the historic building.

Two double-height living spaces are located at the end of each wing, old and new, and are connected on the second level via an enclosed glass and steel bridge. The bridge’s materiality showcases continuity and represents an architectural shift from classic to contemporary.

Inside, the primary living area features concrete floors and soaring 20 ft-high ceilings, with towering windows offering views over the lake. Conceived as a space for entertaining, it includes a chef’s kitchen with a large central island and dining area.
The property comprises seven bedrooms and six bathrooms. A partially subterranean level houses a home theatre, a gym with lake views, and a three-car garage (with space for up to 14 cars on the driveway).

Christina Miller and Marie-Noëlle Nadeau of Profusion Immobilier/ Forbes Global Properties are listing the lakefront Quebec property for $5.85m CAD (approximately  $4.27m USD).

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