This fabulous contemporary home was designed by Randy Bens Architect, nestled on a 14 acre apple orchard in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. The orchard will supply a local cidery and the owners intend to expand the orchard in the future. The dwelling is long and low, and sits just above a change in grade. The bedroom […]
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Inside a low-slung home tucked into a verdant suburb of British Columbia
This spectacular modern home was designed by D’Arcy Jones Architects, located in Uplands, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Uplands is a garden suburb of Oak Bay, planned by John Olmsted who is the son of renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. The large suburban site is defined by nearby Uplands Park and the adjacent Uplands Golf Course. […]
This cool cabin cantilevers off a rocky hillside on Georgian Bay, Ontario
Ian MacDonald Architect has designed this compact family cabin with a green roof that melds into its beautiful natural landscape of Go Home Bay, an enclave of Ontario, Canada’s Georgian Bay archipelago. Created for four-season enjoyment, this cozy cabin maximizes its natural environment that features rocky outcroppings populated by white pines that are shaped by the […]
Step inside this spectacular steel-clad ski house in the Canadian Rockies
This modern steel-clad ski house designed by Olson Kundig Architects is located in Whistler, a town north of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Create as a family retreat, this dwelling was constructed to withstand its harsh mountain environment. Elevated ten feet above grade, the main level provides a sense of occupying the tree canopy while also floating above […]
A warm yet inviting modern lake cottage in Canada used for entertaining
This beautiful modern lake cottage was designed by Altius Architecture, located in North Kawartha, a township in northern Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada. Situated on the original Chandos Estates property, this cottage replaced an old single-storey cottage that was hidden from view by a large perimeter hedge. The hedge was removed to reveal wonderful views of the […]
This modern coastal dream home in Alberta will leave you feeling inspired
This modern coastal dream home was designed by Trickle Creek Designer Homes, located in Altadore, a neighborhood of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Indoor/outdoor living was the main priority when designing this two-story home. The flow to the outside is evident everywhere. The property is just 65 by 110, which created a shorter backyard and necessitated an attached rear […]
Weathered steel and blackened cedar inspires this Canadian lake house
This Canadian lake house was designed by Paul Bernier Architect, located on the pristine shores of Lac Charlebois, a lake in the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec. Nestled on a woodsy property, this bright and airy dwelling was devised to embrace its natural surroundings. The owners requested that most of their living spaces be level with the […]
An amazing compact modern prefab cabin on Lake Muskoka, Canada
This modern prefab cabin was designed by Altius Architecture, located on the picturesque Lake Muskoka, in Ontario, Canada. The cabin is water access only and was installed from the lake side. There was an existing cottage already on the site, and after consulting with the municipality and using some site sensitivity analysis, the architects decided to […]
A lake cottage renovation in perfect harmony with Quebec’s serene forest
This beautiful lake cottage renovation project is by Paul Bernier Architecte, located on a woodsy property in Lanaudière, a region in Quebec, Canada. Anchored on the rocky edge of a lake, this astonishing 2,700 square foot cottage is the meeting point between a classic log cabin and a contemporary haven of peace. The cottage has been […]
A black cabin in the woods provides a serene getaway in British Columbia
This black cabin retreat was designed by Frits de Vries Architect, nestled on a one-acre waterfront property in Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia, Canada. The owner of this home is an architect and partner of the architectural firm Frits de Vries Architect, who wished to have a stress-free escape from urban living. This idyllic getaway is […]