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Gordon Weima proves that an old home can be transformed into something more contemporary

Gordon Weima proves that an old home can be transformed into something more contemporary Architects: Gordon Weima Location: Ottawa, Canada Year: 2016 Photography: ©Gordon King Description: "Finding decent sized housing in the middle of a city can be difficult and expensive because many full sized housing options...

W38th Residence, a synthesis of West-coast and Eastern modernism by RUFproject

W38th Residence, a synthesis of West-coast and Eastern modernism by RUFproject Architects: RUFproject Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Year: 2015 Area: 41.764 ft²/ 3880 m² Photography: ©John Sinal Description: "This house is a synthesis of West-coast and Eastern modernism, our client was an enthusiastic participant in the design...

A hard loft located in the heart of the downtown core that once was used as a production facility

A hard loft located in the heart of the downtown core that once was used as a production facility Architects: Whitaker Construction Location: Toronto, Canada Year: 2016 Photography: ©Valerie Wilcox Description: "A hard loft located in the heart of the downtown core, this space was once occupied...

Valleyview contemporary renovation by Rescom is a simple and more than a comfortable home

Valleyview contemporary renovation by Rescom is a simple and more than a comfortable home Architects: Rescom Location: Valleyview, Alberta, Canada Photography:© Rescom Thank you for reading this article!

The modern Rosemary House fills the open floor plan living with a lot of natural light

The modern Rosemary House fills the open floor plan living with a lot of natural light Architects: Kohn Shnier Architects Location: Toronto, Canada Year: 2016 Photo courtesy: doublespace photography Description: "The new house replaces an existing house on a conventional mid-town residential lot in the City of...

Estrade Residence: contemporary forrest home in the verdant Laurentians in Quebec

Estrade Residence: contemporary forrest home in the verdant Laurentians in Quebec Architects: Mu Architecture Location: Les Pays-d’en-Haut, Quebec, Canada Year: 2015 Area: 3.600 ft²/ 334 m² Photo courtesy: Ulysse Lemerise Bouchard, Jsherr Description: "Located in the verdant Laurentians in Quebec, the Estrade Residence reveals itself discretely on the shores...

Cozy Whistler retreat, perfect for aprés-ski time with family and friends

Cozy Whistler retreat, perfect for aprés-ski time with family and friends Architects: Evoke International Design Location: Whistler, Canada Year: 2016 Photo courtesy: Janis Nicolay Thank you for reading this article!

Immaculate white adds a lot of light in contrast with the black and walnut wood elements

Immaculate white adds a lot of light in contrast with the black and walnut wood elements Architects: Appareil Architecture Location: Montréal, Canada Year: 2015 Photo courtesy: Appareil Architecture Description: "The interior design of this semi-detached house has been revised from A to Z to refine, optimize and modernize...

Former farmhouse converted into modern home with interior spaces that are open, fluid and awash in natural light

Former farmhouse converted into modern home with interior spaces that are open, fluid and awash in natural light Architects: SIMARD Architecture Location: Hemmingford, Quebec, Canada Year: 2016 Area: 3.500 ft²/ 325 m² Photo courtesy: Stéphane Brügger Description: "In the vast rural fields south of Montreal, a new residence...

Duplex facing Lafontaine Park has wood surfaces that extend continuously into the space

Duplex facing Lafontaine Park has wood surfaces that extend continuously into the space Architects: MXMA Architecture & Design Location: Montréal, Canada Year: 2016 Photo courtesy: Adrien Williams Description: “Located in the heart of Montreal’s Plateau-Mont-Royal borough, facing Lafontaine Park, this turn-of-the-20th-century duplex recently underwent a major interior transformation....

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