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Maison Victoria: Reviving a 1911 Montreal Brick House

Modern kitchen with sleek white cabinets, black island, and wood bar stools. Minimalist lighting fixtures.

This stunning house in Montreal, Canada, designed by the talented team at Le Borgne Rizk Architecture, is a remarkable example of harmonizing old and new. Built in 1911, the beautiful red brick property with its delicate wood cornice had been trapped in the 80s, until the young family who purchased it sought to reconcile the interior and exterior. The resulting transformation opened up the ground floor, creating a seamless dialogue between the kitchen and dining room.

House No. 11 – Santa Isabel: Camarim’s Architectural Gem in Lisbon

Spacious open-plan dining area with tall windows, natural light, and minimalist decor.

Camarim, the renowned Portuguese architectural firm, has transformed a historic building in Lisbon into a captivating residential masterpiece. House No. 11 – Santa Isabel, designed in 2021, seamlessly blends the building’s early 20th-century charm with a contemporary, bespoke design. Situated between an industrial school and a cemetery, this house has a unique and captivating setting that the architects have expertly navigated, creating a harmonious living space that celebrates its surrounding context.

Busch Place: Seamless Pasadena Remodel Honors Killingsworth

Cozy modern living room with stone fireplace, plush seating, and expansive windows.

Ritual House, a leading architecture and interior design firm, has recently completed the stunning remodel of the private Busch Place residence in Pasadena, California, United States. This project involved seamlessly integrating a disjointed ’90s addition into the original design vision of renowned architect Edward Killingsworth. The result is a harmonious blend of contemporary and mid-century modern elements, creating a truly remarkable private house that showcases the exceptional design skills of Ritual House.

Lake Ouimet Residence: Reviving a 1960s Canadian Home

Striking modern glass and wood cabin nestled in lush forest, with sleek architectural design.

The stunning Lake Ouimet Residence in Mont-Tremblant, Canada, designed by the talented Dupont Blouin in 2019, is a captivating example of architectural brilliance. Originally constructed in 1960, this house has been expertly reimagined to create a warm, inviting space for a multi-generational family to gather. The open-concept kitchen, with its sleek black granite countertops and expansive views of the lake, is the heart of this remarkable home, seamlessly blending the indoors and outdoors for a truly remarkable living experience.

Patricia Residence: Bright & Spacious Expansion

Spacious open-concept interior with exposed wooden beams, modular shelving, and minimalist decor.

The Patricia Residence in Greenfield Park, Longueuil, Canada, is a stunning renovation and expansion project designed by the talented team at Dupont Blouin. This 2021 house renovation seamlessly integrates a 3-level extension, creating simple, luminous, and timeless living spaces. The design focuses on enhancing the kitchen, the heart of the home, with a bright and spacious layout that encourages the client’s passion for cooking. Upstairs, the multifunctional living room offers a versatile space for office, yoga, and relaxation, showcasing the architects’ attention to the homeowner’s needs.

House 1627: A Farmhouse Reborn – Honoring Tradition in Spain

Open, modern kitchen with concrete countertops, wood-beamed ceiling, and large windows.

This new house in Pals, Spain, designed by Harquitectes in 2023, rises from the ruins of an old farmhouse, reinterpreting the values of vernacular architecture with a contemporary approach. The project aims to integrate seamlessly into the exceptional landscape of Baix Empordà, a continuum of agricultural spaces with the constant presence of ancestral farmhouses. The morphology of the original structure informs the structural typology and spatial organization of the new house, which features a grid of successive rooms configured by load-bearing walls, thick Cyclopean concrete, and structural vaults. The new roof, with its two sloping tiles, recovers the original height and volume of the building, while the existing stone facades are consolidated and enhanced with new openings.