Chalet in Oka by Paul Bernier Architecte
The owners of this chalet are sailing lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. They had acquired this land on Lac des Deux-Montagnes in Oka, an area renowned for its sailing club and its exceptional body of water.
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Marsh Edge House / Cowper Griffith Architects
Marsh Edge House is set within a beautiful triangular end plot, at the point where the Norfolk Coastal Path and the local bird sanctuary meet.
Boreraig House by Dualchas Architects
This multi-award winning house has been inspired by the Scottish blackhouse, but abstracted in to modern architecture.
Filbert Cottages, San Francisco / Buttrick Projects Architecture+Design
The four old wood-frame cottages along the garden mews at 1338 Filbert Street were in terrible shape in 2007—severely deteriorated, rat infested, and in complete disrepair. The asphalt roofing had failed, and the original wood siding was 60 percent gone. The paint was peeled off, dry rot had destroyed much of the framing, and the concrete foundations were cracked.
Arts and Crafts Cottage Given New Life with a Bold Modern Addition
An extension by Richmond based architects practice WR-AP revitalises an early 20 th century ‘Arts and Crafts’ style cottage, marrying traditional design with sleek modern architecture
Hilltop Cottage by Buttrick Projects Architecture + Design
Hilltop Cottage was built on a bluff above the Connecticut River, in Lyme, Connecticut, as a weekend retreat for a large, hospitable, cultured family.
Sky Apple House / Whitten Architects
With its sandy shore and tight neighborhood fabric, Higgins Beach is a family-oriented beach town and a year-round surfing destination. Located in Scarborough, the town sits just south of Portland, offering easy access to city amenities with the smaller neighborhood feel of a coastal town.
Lake of Bays Cottage, Muskoka / Altius Architecture
A longtime client of Altius Architecture, the owners of this residence started looking for a cottage home in 2007. After four years exploring Ontario cottage country, they purchased this property from a colleague but immediately began to doubt their decision. However, this doubt quickly melted away after they had spent their first summer there.
A Pacific Northwest Retreat on a Lovely Rural Property with Low-Bank Waterfront
This Pacific Northwest Retreat in the San Juan Islands sits on a lovely rural property with low-bank waterfront. The architecture responds to the site: one approaches through the trees to the front porch, then once inside the house, views open up to the water beyond.