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BROM is a house located in Lac Brome, Canada. Designed by Atelier Carle in 2024, this project is grounded in a critical approach to sustainability issues related to residential architecture in rural areas. The project weaves sensitive relations with the timeline, thus creating an architectural landscape that participates in our culture.

Located on a remote Northern Gulf island on the BC coast, Home for an Artist combines a house and painting studio designed by Laura Killam Architecture. The 650-square-foot (60-square-metre) house has an exterior clad in cedar boards and a roof of silvered cedar shingles. Designed for a multi-generational family, it features full-height glazing to connect its internal spaces to nature, offering sun exposure and views over surrounding meadows and wetlands.

Atelier Échelle’s House on the River is a 4,500-square-foot residence with a 1,060-square-foot winter garden, designed for a couple with deep family roots on the site. Located in the riverside village of Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Québec, the home sits on land held by the family for generations. The footprint of a 1970s prefab bungalow was used as the basis for a new studio and winter garden—an homage to the owners’ legacy as passionate gardeners.

House on the Pond is a house designed by Atelier Échelle and located in Austin, Canada. The architect envisions a compact yet luxurious design. The building maximizes covered terraces, which house various outdoor spaces to accommodate different temperatures and activities.

Located on the west banks of Lake Memphremagog in Magog, Canada, House on the Lake is a contemporary reinterpretation of the traditional barn volume typical to rural Québec. Designed by Atelier Échelle and completed in 2023, this six-bedroom house incorporates a structural system meeting reinforced concrete and steel framing standards to create the perfect living space while allowing for a seamless flow of art integrated with the architecture.

Set in Ottawa, Canada, the Lakehouse is a house designed by Shean Architects. Designed in 2022, this extraordinary intervention to a Mock Tudor residence elevates natural light while retaining essential privacy. The brilliant subtraction of space at the house’s centre fosters a welcoming ambiance, connecting traditional elements with modern glass enhancements.

Blok is a rustic lodge in Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada, designed in 2024 by QUINZHEE Architecture. The design incorporates an asymmetrical shape that evokes a climbing boulder and features ample natural lighting and angles reminiscent of climbing holds. The house offers a unique living experience combining privacy and immersion in nature, with interconnected indoor spaces and protected outdoor areas ideal for relaxation and climbing activities.

This project is a house located in Victoria, Canada, designed in 2016 by D’Arcy Jones Architects. The house is oriented east-west, sited between mature Garry Oaks at the east and rock outcroppings near the street at the west. Living spaces and a pool are organized in a U-shape, enclosing a lushly planted courtyard. All interior spaces are defined by concrete floors, white walls and curved ceilings that glow.