hinterhouse press kit

hinterhouse is nestled into a densely forested hillside with sweeping views of the mont-tremblant valley. the 16-foot wide house, designed to be prefabricated, can be driven on local roads and delivered to site. the hinter company hotel concept aims to provide an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, providing its guests with an opportunity to strengthen their connection with nature.

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COMPANY/HOTELIER:hinter

ARCHITECT: Ménard Dworkind Architecture & Design - www.menarddworkind.com

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER: Geniex

TEAM:David Dworkind, Nicolas Chaudier.

LOCATION:La Conception, Quebec, Canada

AREA: 1000 square feet

DATE:July 2020

MATERIALS:Exterior cedar siding (custom channel profile), Oiled red pine interior siding by Unik Parquet, Rotary cut fir plywood with Varathane ebony wood stain, Daltile 1x1 keystone white mosaic tile, Reynaers windows, Pella entry door with August smart lock, Durvait toilet.

this compact house fits two bedrooms, one bathroom and an open-plan living space into 930 square feet. The living space, flanked by floor-to-ceiling windows on both sides, is organized around a central wood stove that rotates 360°, providing relaxing views of the fire from every angle. a maple farmhouse table, crafted with bridle joints, doubles as a kitchen island – one of the space-saving techniques in the house. a custom vessel-sink raises a cutting board to a comfortable height and is compartmentalized to include a herb garden full of basil, mint, and sage. The bedrooms fit queen beds snuggly wall-to-wall. sliding panels hide a TV at the end of each bed letting you cuddle up to a movie or focus on the expansive views out the window. a ceiling cove wraps around the house to provide space for recessed blinds and indirect lighting. in the bathroom, the concrete slab stretches into the shower and a large window provides views of the forest while showering. a focus on transparency in every room pulls the distant landscape into the house.

the skin and bones of the house were built almost entirely out of sustainably-forested native wood. the house’s exterior is wrapped in 2-1/2” custom-milled white cedar boards, a low-maintenance choice that will ensure hinterhouse ages graciously while blending with the surrounding forest. The interior is clad with red pine planks oiled white. the central service block is covered with ebony-stained Douglas fir plywood. sliding shutters help control the light and privacy at hinterhouse. the shutters were designed to mimic the siding; the gaps in the shutters align with the channels in the cedar cladding. the house can transform and close up completely for protection from the elements, or slide open to allow the light and views in.

a winding staircase carved out of the hillside leads down to a sauna designed as a replica of the main house. to complete the full cycle of hot, cold, relax in the scandinavian spa experience, the sauna is equipped with an outdoor cold shower.

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Modern house with large glass windows, situated on a hill covered with greenery and trees, under a cloudy sky.

Living room with a beige sofa, wooden coffee table with magazines, large windows, and a view of trees outside.

Small wooden cabin with a lit interior, located on a forested hillside at dusk. The cabin has an open porch and is surrounded by trees, with a wooden pathway leading up to it.

A person with curly hair in a sleeveless shirt standing at a kitchen counter, with another person reflected in a mirror, inside a modern, darkly lit room with a dining table and chairs visible.

Modern wooden house in a wooded area with sunlight filtering through trees

Living room with large glass windows, wood-paneled walls, and a wood stove in the center. Furniture includes a beige armchair, a gray armchair, and a coffee table with books and a small plant. Outside, rocks and greenery are visible through the windo

View of a bedroom with a large window showing a person walking outside in a lush green forest, inside the room there is a bed with pillows.

Modern house with wooden exterior, large glass sliding doors, and a wooden deck with two black lounge chairs outside.

Modern open-concept living and dining area with large floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a green forest, featuring a beige armchair, a small side table, a wood stove, and a wooden dining table with black chairs, all with minimalistic decor and conc

Two modern wooden buildings in a dense forest, one on a hill and another on flat terrain, connected by a path with steps.

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A modern building with wooden exterior panels, large glass windows, surrounded by lush green trees and plants.

Wooden stairs leading up to a modern house with illuminated interior, surrounded by trees in a forest at dusk.

Modern dining room with a wooden table, black chairs, black walls, and large glass sliding doors casting striped shadows on the floor.

Person with curly hair wearing a white sleeveless top and dark pants standing in a dense, dark forest near a small wooden structure.

Close-up of a modern wooden structure with vertical wooden planks and metal framing, set against a backdrop of lush green trees and a partly cloudy sky.

A modern sauna room with wooden benches and a heater, featuring a large glass window overlooking a forested area.

Construction of a wooden outdoor structure, showing a partially built frame with vertical and horizontal beams, overlooking a forested trail with stairs.

Modern dining area with wooden table, black chairs, large window with vertical wooden slats casting striped shadows on the floor and table.

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Modern house with vertical wooden siding surrounded by trees and greenery.

Modern house with large glass sliding doors, wooden exterior, and a wooden deck with two lounge chairs outside.

A building with vertical wooden siding surrounded by a green forest.

View through a wooden-framed opening showing a person walking in a natural outdoor setting with trees and a large rock.

Modern dining area with light wood table, black chairs, and built-in storage with firewood, in front of large window showing greenery.

Modern wooden structure with a large stack of firewood stored underneath an overhang, surrounded by trees and a gravel driveway.

Modern house with wooden exterior walls, large glass windows, surrounded by trees and greenery, with a driveway and a parked car.

Interior of a wooden outdoor shower with a glass door leading to a small patio or balcony surrounded by trees.

A person with curly hair, wearing a sleeveless shirt and loose pants, standing on a wooden deck outside a modern glass house surrounded by dense green trees.

Close-up of a wooden table with slatted wood shadows cast on the surface and a chair with a dark seat in the background.

Modern dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, large window with wooden slats creating striped shadows, and wood storage with logs underneath.

A wooden patio with two black chairs overlooking a misty forest outside a modern house with large glass windows.

Modern house with wooden exterior and large glass sliding doors, a wood stove inside, and a large rock in the front yard, surrounded by trees and foggy weather.

An aerial view of a forest with a small building surrounded by dense green trees, a dirt road leading to the building, and a small pond nearby.

Two black chairs on a wooden deck in front of a wooden slat fence at dusk, with lights visible through the fence.

Close-up of a modern building exterior with vertical wood siding and a window, with trees reflected in the glass.

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Modern wooden garage with a woodpile stored inside, set against a forested background, featuring a gravel driveway and recessed ceiling lights.

A bedroom with a large window overlooking a lush green forest, minimal furniture, and dim lighting.

Stacked firewood against wood-paneled interior wall of a shed or cabin.

Close-up of a modern wooden house with vertical wooden slats, set in a lush green forest.

Nighttime view of a modern house with a garage on the left, illuminated with warm lighting showing a parked car and stacked firewood, and a brightly lit interior room on the right with a woman cooking in a sleek kitchen.

Close-up of a wooden gate with vertical slats, attached to a wooden structure, surrounded by trees with green foliage.

A person sitting on a bed in a dark room with large window showing a forest outside.