Cowley House / Shean Architects
The renewal of the residence on Cowley avenue began with the idea of connecting the existing house to the expansive yard in the rear of the largest single property in the Champlain Park region of Ottawa.
Shean Architects is a multidisciplinary design studio based in Ottawa, Canada, led by principal Rick Shean. Their approach embraces the natural landscape, incorporating light, texture, and site context into clean, modern forms. Each project is treated with care, translating client aspirations into architecture that feels both grounded and expressive.
Their portfolio spans residential, commercial, and hospitality work, with designs that engage with their surroundings—land, views, and environment—while maintaining coherence, warmth, and refined detailing.
LOCATION: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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The renewal of the residence on Cowley avenue began with the idea of connecting the existing house to the expansive yard in the rear of the largest single property in the Champlain Park region of Ottawa.
The Fentiman Residence by Shean Architects is a contemporary custom home located on Fentiman Avenue in Ottawa. Straddling the old shoreline of the Rideau River, the design responds to both the natural surroundings and the neighborhood fabric.