G+B Residence sits in Eastman, Canada, where DESK architectes translates a wooded plot into a luminous vacation house for a recently retired couple and their family. The long, low volume organizes everyday life around an L-shaped plan that meets the site at ground level, giving direct access to trails and the west-facing yard. Inside, soft tones, precise openings, and a restrained palette keep the house calm yet generous in use.
In Toronto’s leafy neighborhoods, a modern marvel stands in contrast to the surrounding faux-historical homes. Shift House, designed by renowned architecture firm Dubbeldam Architecture + Design, is a striking two-story residence that celebrates the interplay of interior and exterior spaces. Featuring a bold, stepped façade with contrasting charcoal and warm cedar cladding, the 300-square-meter home offers its occupants a meaningful connection to the outdoors through strategic spatial arrangements, ample glazing, and thoughtful landscaping.