Centor

Pays d'en Haut

Climbing the ridge of ancient ledge rock and gazing across Lake Superior, one's heart is filled with fierce joy. It is the irresistible pleasure of the wild and far horizons that gives an expansiveness to the soul and a sense of uncounted centuries. Pays d'en Haut is the French explorer's name for this land and that feeling. The great joy of being without boundaries...of exploration...of equilibrium with nature. This renovated home in Northern Minnesota acts as a vessel for those feelings. Boundaries removed, vistas cleanly framed, surrounding development screened, doors opened to new exterior rooms, and a smooth cascading flow between spaces, floors, and terraces. The passage of time, seasons and weather is visible in the light, shadow, and reflection cast over neutral and mirrored surfaces. Nature's warm hues and delicate patterns are referenced in the wood, marble, and metal fixtures. The flow of similar materials and details between the exterior and interior encourages the eye and the spirit to move freely.