In order to understand the origins of the residence?s name, we have to go back on the story of one of its two inhabitants. During his childhood, this man used to live on the family-owned farm in the Centre-du-Québec region. When he grew older, his parents left him a sizable portion at the far end of their land that they could not cultivate. Literally meaning the ?far end? Les Abouts remained unoccupied for quite some time. After a couple years spent abroad, it became obvious to the owner that he should colonize the parcel of land he had inherited. Therefore, he and his partner together decided to have a secondary residence built on Les Abouts. As arts collectors and enthusiasts, they decided they wanted wide spaces to showcase their various acquisitions throughout the house.
© Alain Laforest

Architects: Atelier Pierre Thibault

Location: Québec City, QC, Canada

Architect In Charge: Pierre Thibault

Area: 253.0 m2

Project Year: 2005

Photographs: Alain Laforest

© Alain Laforest

From the architect. In order to understand the origins of the residence?s name, we have to go back on the story of one of its two inhabitants. During his childhood, this man used to live on the family-owned farm in the Centre-du-Québec region. When he grew older, his parents left him a sizable portion at the far end of their land that they c...