The Tumbleweed Residence reflects the owners’ desire to embrace a surrounding expressed in simple materials -steel, concrete block, wood- and celebrates craft and evidence of the hand in the construction.
The 1960s House renovation by Ábaton Arquitectos is a thoughtful transformation of a classic residence into a warm, contemporary home that feels as if it has always been there. The clients, initially wanting to build a new Ábaton house, soon realized their desire for a homely ambiance would be best achieved by refurbishing an existing property with an established layout and garden.
The Constant Springs Residence by Alterstudio Architecture exemplifies how thoughtful design can create a harmonious balance between urban living and natural refuge. By embracing the surrounding landscape and highlighting the craftsmanship within, this residence offers a unique sanctuary that celebrates both its environment and the family’s lifestyle.
The Sugar Shack Residence slips between a dramatic ravine and an intimate courtyard, both defining and accommodating its adjacent circumstances. Organized linearly, interior spaces negotiate between these two powerful conditions of landscape, and embrace their very different characteristics.
A fluent yet great gesture of linking indoor and outdoor was our main guide in this project. The house is built on a dual plot, and our challenge was giving the costumers a sense of privacy, intimacy and freedom with in their home.
Step House is set near Pacific Spirit Park in Vancouver, a green sanctuary for an extended family in search of a new beginning. Step House is a haven for a family searching for a new beginning.
La Barque retreat is a hyperactive family’s peaceful shelter. Located on the shores of Lake Ouareau in Saint-Donat, the house was inspired by the owners’ love for the northern landscapes. Under the curved ceiling of the house, reminiscent of a boat hull, its serene interior atmosphere captures the calm of the surrounding hills
The kitchen is the hub of the River Retreat with the deck slicing through the plan. The living space steps down into a light filled volume reaching out to the river.
