![Stacked House / NatureHumaine - Windows, Brick, Facade](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5207/ca28/e8e4/4e4d/0800/0070/medium_jpg/TIFF-ST-CHRISTOPHE-001.jpg?1376242208)
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Architects: NatureHumaine
- Area: 2518 ft²
- Year: 2013
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Photographs:Adrien Williams
![Stacked House / NatureHumaine - Stairs, Handrail](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5207/c9f6/e8e4/4e8e/8a00/007c/newsletter/TIFF-ST-CHRISTOPHE-007.jpg?1376242159)
Text description provided by the architects. This project was done in collaboration with the client who wished to build his own home.
![Stacked House / NatureHumaine - Windows, Stairs, Facade, Handrail](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5207/ca23/e8e4/4e3e/3000/0073/medium_jpg/TIFF-ST-CHRISTOPHE-013.jpg?1376242203)
The site is located in a back alley of Montréal’s Plateau neighborhood and the design reflects the patchwork of extensions and renovations typically found in Plateau alleyways.
![Stacked House / NatureHumaine - Windows](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5207/c9fc/e8e4/4e4d/0800/006f/newsletter/TIFF-ST-CHRISTOPHE-008.jpg?1376242165)
The constraints of the site called for a house that was built upwards versus outwards. Four boxes clad in different materials are stacked one on top of the other.
![Stacked House / NatureHumaine - Countertop, Chair, Windows, Sink](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5207/ca42/e8e4/4e8e/8a00/007f/newsletter/TIFF-ST-CHRISTOPHE-004.jpg?1376242234)
A void carved out of the center of the house, provides daylight, ventilation, and private outdoor space.
![Stacked House / NatureHumaine - Image 14 of 18](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5207/cace/e8e4/4e8e/8a00/0080/newsletter/ground.jpg?1376242364)