Jane Hope redesigned a 1960s ski house into a contemporary bliss that focuses on family gatherings. Located high up Mont Suisse in Saint Sauveur des Monts, Quebec, Canada, the updated residence is surrounded by breathtaking views of the valley. It draws you in. And once inside, the view spreads out like a billowing blanket of… [Read More]
Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies
Designed by MYAA Architects, the Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies (QFIS), is located on the Education City Campus, Doha. The scheme provides world class teaching and faculty space and the Education City campus mosque. QFIS is based on the Islamic ‘Kulliyya’ or ‘place where all knowledge is sought’ and the building provides a progressive learning… [Read More]
La Taule Sports Center wins Grands Prix du Design 2015
The minimalist design of the La Taule Sports Center has won the Grands Prix du Design 2015 Athletic Training Centre award. Designed by Canadian architecture firm Microclimat, the center takes its name after a former prison that was converted into a fitness center in 2010. The two story building features wide open spaces, where each element was carefully… [Read More]
François-René project by Maître Carré & Architecture Open Form
Developer Maître Carré and Architecture Open Form have proposed a new contemporary residential project in Montreal’s Rosemont-Petite-Patrie neighbourhood. The François-René project uses a fresh approach, and beyond aesthetics it is the first real estate project certified Novoclimat 2.0. From Maître Carré: The François-René project, on Châteaubriand Avenue in Montreal’s Rosemont-Petite-Patrie neighbourhood, boasts six exceptional, thoroughly contemporary residences. Montreal… [Read More]
Rethinking the Split House by Neri&Hu
A 1930’s house gets transformed into a multi-residence apartment building in the historic Tianzifang area in Shanghai, China. Designed by the award-winning architecture studio Neri&Hu, the minimalist house is a celebration of old and new, tradition and functionality. From Neri & Hu: The magical lane houses, which were once the dominant fabric that made urban Shanghai… [Read More]
Heathdale Residence by TACT Design INC.
Situated on the ravine of Cedarvale Park in Mid-town Toronto, a futuristic home makes a statement within the quiet neighbourhood. Designed by TACT Design, the CorTen clad facade adds a sculptural quality to the minimalist design. The custom residence opens up towards the ravine through large floor-to-ceiling windows that invite the landscape in. The minimalist interior… [Read More]
Holy Cross House by TBA / Thomas Balaban Architecte
Featuring a contemporary facade clad in shiny aluminum, this Montreal home conceals a three-tiered internal courtyard that lets light funnel through the entire house. Designed by Thomas Balaban Architecte in a post-war veteran neighbourhood, the house stands out of the norm without conflicting with the surrounding architecture. From TBA / Thomas Balaban Architecte: Located in the… [Read More]
Cedrus Residence by BOOM TOWN
Architecture firm BOOM TOWN has completed the Cedrus Residence, a chalet located on the shore of the Gate Lake in Harrington, Canada. The design of the chalet takes full advantage of its stunning location, with large glass panels and earthy materials that connect the indoor to the surrounding landscape. The two-storey residence incorporates the entrance… [Read More]
The Temple House by Make Architects
The Temple House is Make’s second project with Swire Hotels, following the successful launch of the Montpellier Chapter Hotel in Cheltenham, and the third hotel in Swire’s portfolio, following The Upper House in Hong Kong and The Opposite House in Beijing. Located in the heart of Chengdu, one of China’s key centres of finance and commerce, the… [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]
