Situated on a narrow lot in a midtown Toronto neighbourhood, Skygarden House provides outdoor living spaces on multiple levels to address the owners’ desire for a better connection to the home’s natural surroundings. The owners used to spend their weekends at their country home, located next to a stream and nestled amongst the trees, so they wanted their new home in the city to mimic this bucolic experience in an urban environment.
The Nest is a family home tucked away on a large bush block that combines an enviable combination of city views and an acreage lifestyle within the inner-city of Brisbane, Australia. The house draws its inspiration from modern roots, expressed through the juxtaposition of heavy vertical and light horizontal planes. A palette of sandblasted concrete, Spotted Gum timber and natural stone create a robust, warm and timeless aesthetic.
In the Atlantic island of São Miguel, in the Azores, an old stable from the beginning of the 20th century was converted into Pink House – two guesthouses where history and contemporaneity coexist in balance.
Featuring the Turkel Design signature post-and-beam construction and an open great room breezing out to a private courtyard, the 2,110-square-foot Axiom Desert House draws from the lifestyle and culture of Palm Springs — seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living while incorporating sustainable and energy-efficient products and systems throughout.