This incredible project consisted of a seismic upgrade and restoration of a heritage building in Vancouver, British Columbia’s historic Gastown District, and a loft interior design project. Designed by architect Omer Arbel, the loft is organized around a new courtyard open to above, inserted into the heritage fabric of the building, allowing light into the […]
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Glamping at the Clayoquot Wilderness Resort
Inspired by late 19th-century camps, the Clayoquot Wilderness Resort is located on a 30 minute boat ride from the Village of Tofino in the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere, British Columbia, Canada. It is a dreamlike destination that combines a rustic nature experience with extreme luxury called ‘Glamping’. The resort is an unbelievably magical luxury accommodation which […]
Brilliant and inspiring architects home in Montreal
Bernier-Thibault House has been designed by Canadian architect Paul Bernier in the Plateau Mont-Royal neighborhood of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The house was constructed as an extension and overall transformation for the architect’s family of four. There was an addition of two bedrooms, one for the kids and one for the adults. The residence also had […]
Lake Muskoka dwelling emerges from rock formations
The Cliff House is a modern dwelling designed by Trevor McIvor Architect Inc, set on the cliffside overlooking beautiful Lake Muskoka in Ontario, Canada. This cottage seeks to enhance the extraordinary surrounding scenery through the thoughtful integration of building elements with the natural assets of the site and terrain. Here is a project description from the […]
Luxurious Rocky Mountain hideaway
We discovered this one-of-a-kind world class private estate on Sotheby’s, located in Canmore, Alberta’s exclusive gated community, The Cairns on the Bow. This breathtaking architectural masterpiece offers an 11,058 square foot main residence with every conceivable luxury and lavishly furnished to perfection. Defined by its exquisite craftsmanship, impeccable taste and attention to detail, the residence […]
Contemporary Fraser Residence in Westboro Village
Fraser Residence has been designed by Christopher Simmonds Architect in Westboro Village, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Juxtaposed volumes define the exterior appearance of this modern home while interweaving spacial volumes define the expansive interior. A generous transparency floods the living spaces with natural light and connects the home with compact yet effective outdoor living spaces. The […]
Stunning contemporary home on Okanagan Lake
This sensational home near Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada has been designed by Canadian architect David Tyrell. The beautiful and contemporary residence is in keeping with the generally modern area of Canada, but sets itself apart from the rest with comfortable furnishings, luxurious living and glorious panoramic views. With a cliff-top on one side of the […]
Enchanting luxury estate for sale in Whistler
We discovered this exclusive and one of a kind mountain property on Sotheby’s, offering all the privacy and seclusion one could hope for in this perfectly designed home in Whistler, British Columbia. With 4,800 square feet and 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, this residence has been built with every detail in mind. Set on one […]
Sunset Cabin on the shores of Lake Simcoe
The Canadian firm Taylor Smyth Architects has implemented a project called ‘Sunset Cabin’ nestled into a slope on the southern shore of Lake Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. Completed in 2004, the award-winning design is a one-room sleeping cabin comprised of 275 square feet. It is a simple but sophisticated Canadian bunkie, evoking the “primitive hut” of […]
Floating house on an island on Lake Huron
This project, designed by MOS Architects, intersects a vernacular house typology with the site-specific conditions of this unique place: an island on Lake Huron in Ontario, Canada. The location on the Great Lakes imposed complexities to the house’s fabrication and construction, as well as its relationship to site. Annual cyclical change related to the change […]