Blouin Tardif Architecture – Environnement has designed a single-family home that is intimate, discreet and in-touch with nature. Located in a new forest development in Boucherville, Canada, the Veranda house uses nature as its backdrop. The stunning landscape design and site trees serve as a privacy screen, with only the entrance and certain services being visible from… [Read More]
Maison Terrebonne by la SHED architecture
Montreal-based firm la SHED architecture has transformed a typical 90’s bungalow into a contemporary residence. Located on a vast wooded site, the ‘Maison Terrebonne’ was built on the same foundation as the original house and kept one of its main characteristics: split levels. Despite the small 1500 square foot living space, this one-person residence offers… [Read More]
This residence will keep you suspended
_naturehumaine has completed ‘In Suspension’ in Montreal, a residence that incorporates gymnastic rings suspended from a two storey high ceiling. The client wanted to transform the last two levels of a building to create living spaces for her two athletically inclined children, who are now grown adults. The main goal of the re-design was to create… [Read More]
Idunsgate apartment by Haptic Architects
Designed by Haptic Architects, the minimalist Idunsgate residence is located on the top floor of a 19th century apartment building in Central Oslo, Norway. Purchasing the loft space above the existing apartment provided the opportunity to combine the two floors in one unified space. The apartment incorporates a custom kitchen with open fire, a double height bathroom,… [Read More]
Xintiandi Penthouse by Joyce Wang Studio
Joyce Wang Studio designed a three-storey penthouse set in the heart of Shanghai’s Xintiandi district that offers some of the best lake and skyline views Shanghai has to offer. The entire interior design revolves around a cantilever staircase that winds around the double-height atrium offering a stunning view over the entire apartment. The project won… [Read More]
Berkshire Residence by Gregory Phillips Architects
Gregory Phillips Architects designed the building, interiors and landscaping of this substantial modern country house along the banks of the River Thames in Berkshire. The design was inspired by traditional country houses with adjoining stable yards, creating a seamless connection between the indoors and the surrounding landscape. The impressive views of the landscape become evident… [Read More]
_naturehumaine revives a 50 years old residence
Canadian based architecture firm _naturehumaine has completed a 50 years old suburban residence on Montreal’s south shore. The house was originally built by the client’s father in 1960’s, and it was in much need of rejuvenation. _naturehumaine have completely redesigned the house, bringing it to today’s living standards. The original house incorporated a series of… [Read More]
Drolet Residence by _naturehumaine
_naturehumaine has renovated a house right by Jean-Talon market in Montreal, Canada, for a couple with a passion for cooking. The clients had two main requirements in the re-organization of their newly acquired house. Firstly, they wanted a large kitchen island as the main focal point of the house, and secondly they wanted their living spaces on… [Read More]
Dulwich Residence by _naturehumaine
_naturehumaine has recently completed a contemporary extension to a 1920s house located on a large lot on Montreal’s south shore, in Canada. The new addition was designed to harmonize with the existing house, as well as highlight and expose the structural brick. The two constructions were linked together by a glazed volume that houses the… [Read More]
Montee Karp Residence by Patrick Tighe Architecture
Patrick Tighe Architecture has remodelled an existing post and beam home into a sustainable residence overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The Montee Karp Residence is located on a severe hillside site in Malibu, with stunning views of the Santa Monica Bay. The 2200 square feet home was recently shortlisted for the 2014 INSIDE Festival. A ten… [Read More]
