Matière Première's Nu Drom Offices in Quebec's Eastern Townships exemplify warm minimalism by harmonizing architecture with the rural landscape. Designed as part of a two-building campus, the offices feature timber structures with low profiles, reflecting local vernacular architecture. Thoughtful placement and full-height windows create natural light dynamics and enhance the connection to the scenic surroundings, including views of Mount Orford. The design process, led by Etienne Chaussé, emphasized listening to the land, honoring its historical significance while facilitating modern workspace needs, thus achieving a cohesive balance between built and natural environments.
The Nu Drom offices represent an architecture that feels less like disruption and more like a natural extension of the rural Quebec landscape, merging design with nature.
Etienne Chaussé highlights the importance of listening to the land's contours and evolving team needs, allowing the buildings to respond sensitively to their environment.
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