The m.o.r.e. CLT Cabin is more than just a home; it is a model of how architecture can engage responsibly with the environment, challenging conventional notions of cottage living while promoting sustainability and respect for nature.
This house, designed by Muuk Architecture, is located on an enchanting site on the edge of Brome Lake in southern Quebec. Built-in place of an old chalet on the tip of Cedar Bay, the clean and sober lines of the new residence highlight the surrounding nature.
The design objective was to bring the 110-year-old dwelling up to contemporary standards by adding a three-story rear addition, improving the overall layout, and updating the interior finishes.
Danforth Addition – The existing front gable was enlarged to provide a small study with a triangular window that fills the front third floor facade
Modern additions bookend the front and back of this existing two storey house providing a striking contrast with the original 1960’s design. The front addition puts a modern face on an existing integrated garage and encloses a concrete porch to add more interior floor space on the main floor.
The residents of this grand house in the Withrow Park area of Toronto were looking to replace their existing rear addition that was in a poor state of repair.
Etobicoke Mid-Century Modern House by Solares Architecture transforms a humble Toronto-area bungalow into a bright, sustainable five-bedroom home. By honoring the original structure and materials, this renovation creates a seamless blend of mid-century flair and modern efficiency.
Halfway Hill House is a 950ft² two-storey wood frame house perched upon a steeply sloping site in Port Rexton on the Bonavista Peninsula of Newfoundland, Canada. Compact and energy efficient, this small house was designed to provide large views of Trinity Bay in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Kahshe Lake Cottage began as a humble 1987 bunkie, built by Tom Knezic’s parents on a water-access property. However, when the 1989 recession hit, their dream of a family cottage was put on hold. Ultimately, after Tom’s father passed away in 2015, his mother decided it was time to complete their vision.
