This spectacular family cottage retreat was designed by Christopher Simmonds Architect, located in Val-des-Monts, Quebec, Canada. Encompassing 1,900 square feet of living space, this modern shelter infused with Canadiana sits in the Gatineau hills, shifting its way over the edge of a cliff to command views of the adjacent lake. The retreat is gently embedded in the Canadian […]
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Clean lines define this unbelievable industrial farm house in Canada
Christopher Simmonds Architect is responsible for the design of this industrial farm house located in Manotick, Ontario, Canada. The homeowner’s wished to create a space that evokes their beloved downtown Chicago industrial loft, in a countryside setting, while integrating their unique collection of vintage and architectural salvage. The result is a custom designed, 4,920 square foot […]
Tour this incredible four-story home overlooking the Rideau Canal, Ottawa
Christopher Simmonds Architect has designed this four-story contemporary home overlooking the Rideau Canal in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. An extreme change in grade across the home’s narrow property presented several design challenges. The architects devised a solution that was unconventional, locating the front door on the lower level of this 4,000 square foot dwelling. Normally this would be […]
Modern-rustic lakeside cottage boasts tranquil views in Eastern Ontario
This modern-rustic lakeside cottage was designed by Christopher Simmonds Architect, located in Tay Valley, a township in eastern Ontario, Canada. Perched on a steeply sloping site, this 1,900 square foot cottage was designed to enhance the magnificent views of the water while taking advantage of the spectacular sunsets. The homeowners wanted the new cottage to be modern […]
Walls of glass define this spectacular modern home in Canada
This modern home was created with simplicity of design and openness to its natural environment by Christopher Simmonds Architect, located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Nestled in Dunrobin Shore facing the Ottawa river, walls of glass spans the living, dining and kitchen areas; showcasing panoramic vistas of the changing seasons. “Away from the water the view is framed […]
Modern Waters Edge Home by Christopher Simmonds Architect
Waters Edge Home is a lakeside property that inserts a burst of burnished modernity into a leafy area of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, by Christopher Simmonds Architect. For three years the clients looked for the right Lake Ontario waterfront property to build a spectacular new home, and they waiting another three years while it was meticulously […]
Chic forest home in Quebec: Gatineau Hills Residence
This Gatineau Hills home has been designed by Christopher Simmonds Architect, finding a beautiful balance between modern and natural in Cantley, Québec, Canada. The floor to ceiling windows invite the ever changing landscape of trees and mountains indoors, where a warm wood ceiling overhead and rustic hand-scraped wood floor underfoot wrap you in nature’s best. […]
Modern indoor-outdoor interplay: Ottawa River House
Ottawa River House is a single family modern property in a picturesque natural setting along the Ottawa River in Ontario, Canada by Christopher Simmonds Architect. Moving throughout this home, one enjoys a carefully orchestrated sequence of encounters with views and light penetrating the spatial composition throughout its interlocking interior volumes. The starting point for the […]
Gorgeous cottage retreat on Lake Muskoka
This stunning cottage retreat is situated on Lake Muskoka, Ontario, Canada, designed by Christopher Simmonds Architect. The vaulted forms of this post and beam structure straddle a seasonal stream and climb a rambling granite outcrop of the Canadian Shield. Envisioned as a multi-generational retreat, the center of this home is a high ceilinged pavilion of […]
Zen Barn: Contemporary minimalism in Canada
Zen Barn was designed by Christopher Simmonds Architect in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The four bedroom, four bathroom, 3,100 square foot house features a rustic reclaimed wood exterior and minimalist design. Rich textures inside and out adds warmth to the modern look, and natural light penetrates the house from all angles. The stairwell, courtyard and second-floor […]