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MU Architecture have designed a multi-level home located in the Laurentians in Quebec, Canada.

The architects wanted to design a house that would fit in with its surroundings and be in total harmony with the environment.

Staggered levels of the house creates outdoor terraced areas that are great for entertaining.

Long walls of stone hide the terraced areas of the home from the front driveway. The rocks used in the landscaping around the home were extracted during excavation.

Light and dark wood have been used to separate the different areas of the home, with the dark wood section taking the form of a ‘floating cube’.

Stepping inside, you’re greeted by a staircase that’s filled with natural light from the large windows overlooking the backyard.

Off to the side of the staircase is the living room. Above the double-sided fireplace is a custom-designed cut-out for the television, and next to the couch is a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf.

In the kitchen, black ash colored cabinetry without hardware has been combined with wooden elements to create a seamless contemporary look that contrasts the white walls.

Both the living room and the kitchen have access to the deck outside, making it easy to enjoy indoor/outdoor living during the warmer months.

Heading back to the staircase, there’s a wall of white cabinetry for extra storage, and the stairs themselves have been made from wood and steel, while the glass lets the light shine through.

Here’s a look at one of the bedrooms with a window seat, a wooden accent wall that matches the flooring, and an ensuite bathroom.

The ensuite bathroom has the shower and built-in bathtub partitioned off with a glass screen, while the black tile draws your eye to the tree-top view outside.

The stairs connect all of the floors of the home, including down into the basement.

The basement has been set up as a simple games room.

Photography by Ulysse Lemerise Bouchard (YUL Photo)