A Pair of Mirrored Cabins Vanish Into the Woods of Quebec

In Quebec’s mountainous Charlevoix region stand two cabins that mirror each other, and their own surroundings. "Our client wanted them to have mirrored surfaces that would make them disappear," says Olivier Bourgeois of Bourgeois Lechasseur Architects. "They wanted something that would capture the mood of the forest."

Bourgeois Lechasseur had worked with the same client once before on a nearby series of glamping units called Domes Charlevoix, which capitalize on fantastic views over lakes and mountains. In contrast, Réflexion, a bookable retreat, invites guests to look inward. "As architects," says Bourgeois, "Our goal was to make mysterious objects that create a new experience from every angle."

Each of the 860-square-foot cabins features a rectangular plan with a recessed, angled entry. Inside, the space is split into private and public areas: on one end, two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a shower with a large window; on the other, an open-plan living space and a kitchen and dining area.