SONO is not a cottage dressed in regional costume, nor a modernist object dropped into the wilderness. It is something quieter and more considered: a structure that emerged from the site itself, shaped by its contours, its light, and the particular way two people wished to share a life without dissolving into one.

When a space requires a bold refresh, the standard flat white paint can finally be left behind. By embracing deep colours and seamless transitions, any room can become a perfectly balanced sanctuary. Ultimately, the most brilliant design choices are often found simply by looking up.

Set above the bay of Navarino, a stretch of coastline that has witnessed history on an almost operatic scale, the resort arrives at a moment when the very meaning of luxury is being renegotiated. Today's discerning traveller seeks not spectacle, but resonance — spaces that feel genuinely of their place, rooted in culture and material reality. Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino delivers both, and then some.

The end of the open concept is not a step backward in design; it is a step toward everyday comfort. By layering rich textures, warming up the color palette, and creating clearly defined spaces, homes are stepping away from the showroom look. Instead, they are turning back into true, private sanctuaries.

Modern homes are reaching for the sky with higher ceilings and taller entryways, but safety can never be sacrificed for style. For years, finding a high-quality, 8-foot-tall door that also met strict fire safety codes was a frustrating challenge for builders and architects.

True luxury has always been about comfort and peace of mind. By hiding the wires and silencing the screens, invisible tech allows homeowners to escape the digital noise of the outside world. The ultimate smart home isn't the one with the most gadgets—it's the one that lets people forget the gadgets exist at all.

here is a stretch of the Eastern Townships where the land does not ease into the water — it plunges. Along the western shores of Lake Memphremagog in the Potton region of Québec, steep forested slopes fall sharply to a narrow lakeside strip, and the light, filtered through dense stands of old trees, arrives late and leaves early. It is a site of elemental drama: ancient, quiet, and not easily won over. This is where the Counter-Slope House stands — or rather, where it settle

Then there is Montréal—a city that, for twenty years, has chosen to "govern" itself. In June 2006, the Québec metropolis became the first city in North America and only the third in the world to join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of design. Two decades on, that designation has proven to be far more than a badge of honour. It has become the philosophical spine of an entire urban project.

Canada's climate doesn't do subtlety. A building might face -30 °C in January and +35° C in July, sometimes within the same year, sometimes within the same week if you're in the Prairies. For architects and builders, this isn't just a design challenge—it's a physics problem that, if ignored, shows up later as mould, drafts, ice dams, and heating bills that make clients wince. The solution isn't more insulation. It's smarter envelopes.

In a city where architectural trends shift as quickly as its skyline, there is something quietly radical about staying the course. For 26 years, one Toronto-based studio has been doing exactly that, refining a singular approach to residential design rather than chasing the next big thing. Now operating as Michael Taylor Architecture + Design (MTA+D), the practice marks a new chapter while holding firm to the values that built its reputation in the first place.

Design studio CIVILIAN has unveiled the stunning interiors for the college’s new North Campus Residence Complex. Working alongside the renowned architecture firm KPF and project management group DBI Projects, CIVILIAN has transformed a massive 134,360-square-foot footprint into a vibrant, design-forward community for over 400 students.

While modern BIM tools are built for rigid perfection, the designers who stand out are the ones who know how to bend the software. By embracing high-quality textures, breaking perfect grids, and mastering natural light, architects can use the most rigid tools in the industry to build spaces that feel wonderfully, beautifully human.

The University of Alberta has officially opened the doors to University Commons, a breathtaking 405,000-square-foot transformation of its century-old Dentistry and Pharmacy building. Designed by the visionary team at Zeidler Architecture, this monumental project turns a historic landmark into a vibrant, modern gateway.

Imagine living in a home that naturally stays cozy in the dead of winter and refreshingly cool during the peak of summer, all while slashing heating and cooling bills by up to 90 percent. It sounds like science fiction, but it is actually a proven building standard known as "Passive House" (or Passivhaus).

Montreal’s design scene is glowing a little brighter. Cœur d’artichaut, the city’s premier destination for distinctive furniture and home accessories, has officially announced an exclusive new partnership with the prestigious Spanish brand, Peralta Vidavi.

The modern family is changing, and so is the American backyard. Multigenerational living—where grandparents, parents, and children share the same property—is no longer a rare setup or a temporary compromise. Today, it is a driving force in the housing market, sparking a new wave of premium home design.