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.
Located in East York, Toronto, this house is a renovation-addition project by Atelier RZLBD. The existing one-story bungalow is renovated and a second floor is added on top, creating a more personalized and sustainable setting for a young professional couple with two children. However, pandemic-related challenges forced a drastic revision which has bestowed dynamic double-height spaces on the ground floor and formed an exterior reminiscent of a periscope.
Located in one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in Toronto, the Hoggs Hollow, 10° of Separation House is a response to the existing geographical context and nature of the site, as well as the client’s needs for a retirement home. The project employs handmade brick, dark stucco, dark bronze anodized aluminum cladding and large terrazzo tiles, among other materials, to realise the architect’s specific spatial vision and features, including a celebrated 10° angle rotation .
Nestled in the rugged forested slopes of Brownsburg-Chatham, Québec, Tsuga Residence is designed in 2025 by APPAREIL architecture. The house transcends the constraints of a complex site to offer an immersive and sensory living experience.
Designed for an architectural historian and his musician and singer wife, every space, material, and perspective has been meticulously crafted. It creates a unique sanctuary that blends refinement with a deep respect for the land.
La Villa Luce is a house located in Québec, Canada, designed by MXMA Architecture & Design. The owner dreamed of a warm refuge where she could rediscover open horizons and maximize views. The house rises over two stories, blending natural materials with a contemporary aesthetic. Light plays a central role, as the house is designed to follow the path of the sun, providing expansive windows for natural illumination.