Ema Peter is a Vancouver-based photographer specializing in architecture and interior design. With a background in fine arts and photojournalism, she brings a unique perspective to architectural photography, capturing the interplay of light, materiality, and human presence in built environments. Her work stands out for its clarity, emotion, and strong narrative quality.
Over the years, Ema has collaborated with renowned architects and designers on award-winning projects across North America and beyond. Her photographs have been widely published and recognized internationally, reflecting a refined visual language that elevates architectural storytelling and celebrates the spirit of each space.
LOCATION: Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Horizontal driving rain and harsh southeastern winds presented by the site upon our first visit, gave our design team, led by architect Peter Braithwaite, a keen awareness of the extreme weather that the Gulf of St. Lawrence…
Curio House is an extended-family residential project in a suburban neighbourhood in Richmond, BC. The house is designed as a multi-generational family hub
Located in the vibrant, historic North End of Halifax, Nova Scotia on a narrow and abandoned lot. In the decades prior, the adjacent property was the site of a neighbourhood African Nova Scotian barbershop.
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…
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.
Full House envisions a new way of living which benefits multiple generations and inspires progressive community values. The design concept was developed in response to the specific urban conditions of Vancouver
Our client, a family of four, wanted to root themselves in a long-established and charismatic neighbourhood on Vancouver’s east side. They asked Measured to design a home that while modern in scope and design, would still draw…
Sakinaw Lake House is situated on a platform carved from a steep rocky slope overlooking Sakinaw Lake. A carport located above the house serves as the point of arrival which leads to an outdoor stair descending down…
Raven House is our before and after story about the resurrection of a beguiling old house. It’s also a tale of the mediation of a demanding host building and our client’s desire to tailor it in a…
