This gorgeous Tudor-style home, completely reimagined by Alair Homes Toronto in collaboration with Parris McKenna Design, is situated in a quiet corner of one of the oldest neighborhoods of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This fully transformed 4-bedroom, 3-and-a-half-bathroom home underwent a meticulous down‑to‑the‑studs renovation. Every element was reimagined to improve functionality, flow, and long-term livability for designer […]

Layer House is a beautiful waterfront home designed by Woven Architecture and Design in collaboration with Phillip Van Horn Design, located on Willis Point, British Columbia, Canada. The owners are a visual artist and craftsperson who envisioned a home that balances intimacy with openness, providing spaces for retreat, creativity, and connection with accessibility in mind. […]

Nestled on the shores of Alpine Valley Lake in Whistler, British Columbia, this modern timber-frame home by Peter Rose Architecture + Interiors Inc. offers a rare combination of natural beauty and architectural craftsmanship. The owners envisioned a home that felt deeply rooted in its mountain surroundings, one where large timbers and an authentic lodge aesthetic would […]

The Owl’s Head House was designed by Studio MMA in collaboration with Construction Memphré and is perched on an excavated plateau atop a cliff, overlooking the picturesque Missisquoi Valley in Memphrémagog, Quebec, Canada. Set on its rocky site cloaked in a birch forest, this secondary residence will progressively become the occupant’s primary residence upon retirement. Designed for […]

Sophie Clapperton Designs was responsible for the architectural and interior design of this black cottage nestled along the coveted Walkers Point shore of Lake Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. This transitional-style masterpiece was designed for summer living, entertaining, and creating lasting memories.  The exterior of this lake house combines charcoal siding, a black metal roof, and natural […]

This modern lakeside home, designed by MU Architecture, in collaboration with Anik Patry Architect, is surrounded by forest in La Conception, a charming village nestled in the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec, Canada. Offering complete seclusion, this backcountry refuge is set within a dramatic mountain landscape at the most pristine end of Lake Xavier. It opens […]

Step inside this custom-built cottage by Spencer Douglas together with Sophie Clapperton Designs, nestled on the waterfront of Mirror Lake, a small lake along the Indian River between Lake Muskoka and Lake Rosseau, Ontario, Canada. Mirror Lake Cottage is a modestly sized yet impactful lake retreat. The 3,400-square-foot cottage accommodates a family with two adult […]

Bigwin Cottage is a lakeside dream house designed by Sophie Clapperton Designs, nestled on the Lake of Bays, a private island paradise in Ontario, Canada. Perfectly situated along the edge of the historic Bigwin Island Golf Course, this transitional-style cottage is surrounded by rolling Muskoka terrain and accessible only by water. Crafted to balance everyday living […]

Nestled in a quiet wooded cul-de-sac just minutes from Whistler resort, this modern alpine ski cabin by Burgers Architecture and Sophie Burke Design is a contemporary take on the ski resort’s historic relationship with the iconic North American cabin. The design draws inspiration from the mountain’s craggy black peaks and powder-white landscape, grounding the home […]

Nestled at the north end of Lake Joseph, Ontario, Canada, this gorgeous transitional retreat blends sleek contemporary architecture with timeless Muskoka character, crafted by Sophie Clapperton Designs along with Steenhof Engineering. Topajo Cottage (pronounced top-uh-joe) offers 5,800 square feet of living space that overlooks the lake. There is also an accompanying 1.5-story, 2.5-slip boathouse and three-car garage on […]