BROM Residence by AtelierCarle embraces both memory and innovation on the shores of a serene lake in Quebec’s Eastern Townships. Moreover, this thoughtful intervention reimagines a century-old family estate through a critical lens of sustainability, culture, and landscape, resulting in a home that feels both deeply rooted and refreshingly contemporary.
Designed by MUUK Architecture, the Mountainside Residence perches gracefully on a sloping lot in Bromont’s mountainous region. Moreover, this private home embraces a restrained modernist approach, blending durability and warmth while fostering an intimate connection with the forested site.
Pocket Laneway House rises up and over a carport, clad in shiny corrugated galvalume and propped partly by a V-configured steel column on helical piers. By minimizing ground contact, the design preserves the root health of a mature maple tree on this constrained Toronto site, giving the structure a treehouse-like presence.
The Récoltes project expands a multi-use farm building in L’Assomption, Quebec, harmonizing agricultural heritage with contemporary needs. Rooted in the concept of “working the land, from seed to harvest,” the addition creates modern administrative offices, a commercial kitchen, and rooftop gardens—all within a framework that celebrates the farm’s evolving role in the Vallée du Saint-Laurent.
Nestled on the banks of a river within the A Rocha Brooksdale Environmental Centre, Meristem Chapel embodies regeneration and silent retreat. Designed by MOTIV Architects, this small memorial chapel uses an abandoned cistern as its foundation, ensuring the structure sits lightly on the land.
When the owner acquired this three-storey Toronto house, its 1960s studio vibe felt outdated and cramped. Consequently, WILLIAMSCRAIG Design gutted the interior to craft a warm, adaptable home for a recently widowed parent and two pre-teen children. The result highlights family togetherness and private retreats, while forging a strong connection to the garden.
Sage HQ, the new 18,000-square-foot, two-floor office in Vancouver, reimagines the modern workplace for the hybrid era. As a global leader in accounting, HR, payroll, and financial software, Sage set out to create a dynamic environment that supports flexibility, well-being, and collaboration—while staying true to the natural beauty of the West Coast.
Shudell House, designed by Weiss Architecture + Urbanism, reimagines aging-in-place design in a modern, light-filled home in Toronto’s east end. Built for a travel writer and a retired buffalo rancher with three children, the house is designed to grow and adapt alongside its residents—offering thoughtful solutions for family life, future care needs, and narrow urban lots.
