The Dyptique house, designed by Matière Première Architecture, is nestled in Québec’s Eastern Townships. Completed in 2022, this home offers stunning views over the surrounding landscape, with a layout designed to incorporate the client’s love for spa atmospheres and aquatic activities.
Appareil architecture has revamped a wooden home in New York’s Catskill Mountains, transitioning communal areas to the upper level and replacing the cladding with angled panels. Named Chalet Catskills, the project honours the existing home’s structure, while enhancing connectivity with the stunning landscape.
Studio Becker Xu, led by Robert Becker and Sharon Xu, crafted The Dogtrot House in Hillsborough, North Carolina, in 2023. Inspired by historic vernacular design, this 3,400-square-foot home features pavilions connected by a central corridor, merging indoor and outdoor living amidst a densely wooded site.
Designed by acclaimed architect Gisela Schmoll, the Anderson House in San Francisco, California, represents a captivating blend of contemporary design and historic charm. This meticulously renovated Victorian cottage in the vibrant Bernal Heights neighborhood has been transformed into a modern, light-filled living space tailored to the needs of its residents.
Featuring an open-plan layout, expansive primary suite, and thoughtfully excavated basement, the Anderson House showcases the potential of adaptive reuse in historical contexts, providing a harmonious connection between the past and present.
A contemporary interpretation of the traditional A-frame cabin, Bunkie on the Hill serves as a quiet haven in the trees for a family-oriented client in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. Designed by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design in 2022, this compact house offers framed views of the surrounding forest and the lake below, inviting natural light and creating dramatic shadows.
Discover the stunning Résidence des Rapides, designed by Appareil Architecture in 2022, located in Mont-Tremblant, Canada. This house blends contemporary style with the cozy allure of wood, presenting breathtaking views of the Laurentians. Its design cleverly uses the natural environment to enhance both privacy and scenic encounters from every angle. The architecture not only captivates but also integrates functional elegance, making it a standout example of modern residential architecture.
Discover the Ave Duchastel Residence Mid-Century, designed by Salem Architecture in 2023 and located in Outremont, Montreal, Canada. This house embodies a remarkable transformation of a 1950s architecture, blending mid-century design with modern Scandinavian and Japanese influences. The property boasts expansive living spaces and a profound connection to the surrounding natural environment, making it a serene urban retreat.
Atelier Chardonnat reimagines historical elegance with Mid-Century Residence Ave Duchastel in Montreal, Canada. Designed in 2023, this house merges Mid-Century, Scandinavian, and Japanese design elements. The result is a serene retreat connected to Mount Royal’s natural beauty. Key features include seamless architectural interventions, a Zen garden, and a strong indoor-outdoor relationship through materials like IPE wood and slate roofing.
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