Nortehaus Retreat with Nordic and Japanese Influences
Nestled above the ground, surrounded by river and trees, Nortehaus retreat was designed as a getaway and grounding space, away, but not too far from the city.
Canada
The Break Residence / MU Architecture
The Break Residence, located on the shores of Lake Revdor in the Laurentians and designed by MU Architecture, showcases a harmonious blend of modern architecture with its natural surroundings. This home serves as a final retreat for its owner on ancestral land, creating a space that is deeply connected to its environment.
Prince-Phillip House / MXMA Architecture & Design
MXMA Architecture & Design completed a renovation of the Prince Philip house, a typical 1960s house that had already been enhanced by a contemporary addition.
Columbia River Valley Lookout / Twobytwo Architecture Studio
Project: Columbia River Valley Lookout Architects: Twobytwo Architecture Studio Lead Architects: Jennifer Bassett + David Tyl General Contractor: Zimmerman Construction Location: Golden, Canada Area: 2450 ft² Year: 2023 Photo credits: Hayden Pattullo Nestled away in the Kootenay mountain range, a compact ski cabin named Columbia River Valley Lookout brings family members together and connects them
Chalet A Renovation by Matière Première Architecture
Charmed by the ever-so-popular typology of the A-frame cottage, the new owners of this 1950’s property aspired to renovate and revitalize the cottage into a 21st century home.
Bowling Laneway House, Calgary / Studio North
Situated behind a 1920’s heritage house, the Bowling Lane House preserves the character of the property while extending its livable space and adaptability.
Woodgreen House Renovation, West Vancouver / Splyce Design
Situated on the edge of a heavily forested park in West Vancouver, this house from the early 80s was stripped to the studs and renovated. The existing structure of the home remained largely intact — old windows were replaced with thermally efficient ones — but openings remained as they were.
Yield House, Vancouver / Splyce Design
Located in Vancouver’s westside on an east-west oriented site, the Yield House was designed for a family and their desire for hosting multiple family guests throughout the year.