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Origami House is a house in Cariló, Argentina, by Diacono Arquitectos. Set among native pine trees on the Atlantic coast, it rests on a 1,500-square-meter site without altering the trees or the ground level. The project translates an origami idea into reinforced concrete, pairing a strong structural presence with careful control of light, wind, and views.

Maison du Lac Perdu is a house in Wentworth-Nord, Québec, Canada, designed by Ravi Handa Architect in 2025. Set in the Laurentians, it sits on a plateau at the edge of forest and water. The project turns to the site’s trees, slope, and light rather than to a single front, and its two-volume plan keeps private rooms and shared living areas in careful balance.

Scotch Chalet is a compact chalet in Québec, Canada, by CARTA. Set on a forested plateau in Grenville-sur-la-Rouge, the project answers a Nordic climate with a restrained form, pale grey cladding, and a plan that supports both gathering and quiet retreat. Its low profile and light-filled interior give the cabin a calm, durable presence in the trees.

Résidence Saint-Damien places a contemporary house along the river in Saint-Damien, Québec, Canada, by Anne Carrier Architecture. The project stretches between farmland and mountain, shaping a linear rural dwelling for a large family that follows the contours of the land and the forest canopy. Across its length, the house manages the shift from field to treeline with a calm, deliberate architectural rhythm.

Bruno & Michele unfolds as a mountainside Atelier II I7 residence in Bolton-ouest, Canada, created by House for a steep, forested lot. The project sets a compact family home against the Sutton mountain profile, drawing wide horizons into the rooms while holding a disciplined, contemporary character. Inside, wood, glass, and calm volumes turn the seasonal landscape into the daily backdrop.

Peninsula House, designed by Solares Architecture, sits on the rocky western shore of the Bruce Peninsula, Ontario. Completed in 2024, this modern Scandinavian-inspired retreat comprises three buildings: a house, garage, and standalone office/sauna pavilion.