Entre village et territoire: La maison inuite identitaire
Final master degree project
Nunavik, Québec
2019
This research project is dedicated to the creation of innovative houses tailored to meet the specific needs and cultural preferences of the indigenous people of Nunavik. It addresses a crucial issue surrounding the preservation of the identity of these communities. The project aims to cultivate a renewed sense of identity that embraces contemporary influences while safeguarding the cherished values and practices associated with the region.
5 houses
1 fishing and hunting workshop
1 community centre
1 technical pavilion
Promoting the values of
sharing and visiting
Translating key elements from the igloo into the house designs
Rooms designed according to the practices
A same space can host many activities such as cooking, gathering, sewing and cutting meat. The different sections of the house are very flexible and open in order to accommodate the family’s needs as much as possible. The house has free space to sit or cook on the floor. It also has a fire place, a freezer and a large sink to help with day to day activities.
Taking into account the numerous climatic and constructive constraints
The project offers an in-depth reflection on construction using prefabricated elements in order to optimize the transport of the materials. The dimensions of the house were designed so the pieces could fit into a container. An entire home, including the built-in furniture, can fit in 4 containers. Construction with prefabricated element also reduces the construction time and transport costs.
