Armstrong Cottage sits in Peterborough, Canada, as a family retreat by Peter Braithwaite Studio. Two slender pavilions rise within a lakeside canopy, set lightly on the land yet engineered for a tough island site. The off-grid house ties childhood summers to a future-facing build, trading heavy foundations for bedrock-fixed steel and a kit-of-parts structure. It’s a modern escape with pragmatic grit.
Mars House lands on a Toronto, Canada street with a measured confidence, designed by Studio Lau for a small family. The house rethinks routine with a split-level plan that trades formality for function and ties rooms to daily rhythm. A gym and basketball court set the brief in motion, while open yet connected living areas keep activity and quiet in balance.
Rathnelly House anchors a comprehensive renovation in Toronto, Canada by Studio VAARO, reshaping an Edwardian semi-detached home into a materially rich multi-family residence. The project enlarges usable area within the existing footprint through structural rethinking and a sculptural approach to concrete, wood, stone, and plaster. Across floors, crafted millwork, curving partitions, and an evolving stair establish a clear narrative of construction and comfort that supports family life and entertaining.
Shoreline House sits in Victoria, Canada, where suburban plots meet a rocky inlet and tall firs. Splyce Design renovates a 1960s house and threads in a compact, single-storey addition that respects sensitive shoreline habitat while sharpening the home’s relationship to light and view. The result is a coastal house with a new primary suite and a measured environmental stance.
The Point Grey Residence is located in Vancouver, Canada, designed by Evoke International Design in 2014. This single-family house, situated on a steep lot in the Point Grey neighbourhood, maintains its surrounding wooded landscape with existing features such as large firs and cedars, with views over the Burrard Inlet, downtown Vancouver, and the North Shore Mountains.
40 PH is a meticulously crafted urban escape for Grammy-winning music producer Noah “40” Shebib. Located in Toronto, Canada, the apartment embodies Shebib’s appreciation for both aesthetics and technical craft, pulling from cultural references that span music, art, and fashion. Designed by Reflect Architecture, the residence is defined by exceptional materials, detailing, and craftsmanship throughout.
Nestled between the vernacular forms of a vibrant East Vancouver neighbourhood, Fluevog House is a house designed by MA+HG Architects in 2024. A home for a prominent local shoemaker, Fluevog House showcases a unique appearance derived from a subtractive carving of pure geometry, with a yellow roof deck and triangular and round windows. As a Net Zero project, Fluevog House expressively combines creativity and technical performance.
Kahshe Lake Cottage by Solares Architecture is a house located in Gravenhurst, Canada. Designed in 2020, the project serves as a connection with nature for summer weekends full of play and relaxation. The story of the cottage goes back to 1987, when Solares’s co-founder Tom Knezic’s family first acquired the property, building a small bunkie as a temporary shelter.