Tucked within the dramatic landscape of Mont Ste-Marie, Canada, Shean Architects‘ cabin design seamlessly blends with its natural surroundings. This modern retreat, built in 2020, strategically positions itself on the rocky terrain, minimizing its impact and embracing the rugged beauty of the forested setting. The cabin’s design, characterized by a restrained palette and thoughtful material choices, creates a harmonious dialogue between the built and natural environments.
In a picturesque corner of Québec, Canada, the Perron team has crafted a remarkable family chalet that blends the luxurious ambiance of a boutique hotel with the warm comforts of a private residence. Dubbed “Bertha,” this 2023 project was designed to accommodate numerous guests, family members, and friends, creating a harmonious space for both gathering and personal retreat. Leveraging its expertise and European manufacturer connections, the Perron team has delivered a truly turnkey, tailor-made design that seamlessly integrates the hotel experience into a luxurious family home.
With a Nordic-inspired aesthetic, abundant natural light, and custom furnishings, Bertha radiates a sense of positive energy and functionality that caters to both adult and child alike.
Housed on the second floor of a recently completed mixed-use building in Toronto, Canada, the Downtown Film project by Ashley Botten Design showcases a sophisticated, open-concept office space that seamlessly blends natural materials and modern design elements. The growing television production studio takes advantage of the building’s abundant natural light, creating a warm and inviting work environment.
FrankFranco Architects‘ Clubhouse in Toronto, Canada, is a modern masterpiece that redefines opulence with its site-specific design. This three-year project, recognized as a 2024 Architizer Best Small Firm winner, showcases the studio’s exceptional talent in creating a home that seamlessly blends with its surroundings. Grounded in the roots of modernism, the residence optimizes its plot, with a T-shaped design that organizes the spaces and features cantilevered portions that defy gravity.
This residential project in Montreal, Canada, designed by ARCHITEM Wolff Shapiro Kuskowski architectes, showcases a remarkable harmony between the old and the new. Nestled within the iconic Habitat 67 housing complex, the apartment’s interior renovation pays homage to its unique history through a timeless contrast of materials and forms. The meticulous attention to detail, such as the seamless flow between spaces and the integration of functional elements, creates a cohesive and inviting living experience.
Situated in the picturesque Muskoka District Municipality of Ontario, Canada, the Six Mile Lake Cottage by BLDG Workshop showcases a seamless integration of indoor and outdoor living.
Designed in 2024, this stunning single-family home embraces the serene beauty of the Georgian Bay landscape, blurring the line between the built environment and the natural surroundings. With a focus on connecting the cottage to the undulating shoreline, the design aims to remove any sense of division, allowing the tranquility of the lakeside setting to permeate the interior spaces.
Agathom‘s contemporary Wasagathom House in Ontario, Canada, offers a fresh take on Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian design. This family home, nestled among towering spruce and birch trees, features an open yet private layout that seamlessly connects to its scenic surroundings. With a focus on sustainable materials and biophilic design, the WASAGATHOM House provides a tranquil refuge from the urban landscape.
This three-storey house in Toronto, Canada, originally constructed as a dairy over a century ago, underwent an interior renovation by PLANT Architect in 2020. The designers transformed the narrow, townhouse-like layout by strategically redesigning the main staircase, incorporating floor-to-ceiling glass panels, and adding a skylight to visually expand the second-floor living room. The clients’ extensive art collection inspired a curio cabinet-inspired design for this level, complemented by whimsical, bubble-like pendant lighting fixtures.
