Six black houses in Canada by Alain Carle Architecte

Canadian architect Alain Carle seems to have a thing for black. Here are six of his studio's minimalist residential projects clad in charred wood, dark metal or painted brick.La Héronnière
An expansive deck divides the levels of this cliffside residence in the Laurentian Mountains, intended as a sustainable retreat from modern conveniences.
"The house has been designed to be able to function almost completely autonomously," said Montreal-based Alain Carle. "Exempt from a magnetic