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
Canadian architecture reflects a quiet elegance rooted in natural surroundings. Browse projects from Canada published on HomeWorldDesign that highlight warm materials, clarity, and comfort.
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…
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
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 / 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…
Yield House / Splyce Design
Separated by 17 feet in height, the Yield house is perched high above the sidewalk below, removed from awkward street level sight-lines that compromise privacy. A continuous dark band of cementitious panel defines the silhouette of the…
A Beach House Renovation in Vancouver
This 45-ft-wide property on Vancouver’s Point Grey Rd already had a 17-ft-wide house on it when the client approached the architects. His request: renovate the complex, existing structure while adding a new extension with simple, open volumes.