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The Coulee House: An Earth-Bermed Masterpiece by S-IAD
Designed by the architectural studio S-IAD, the Coulee House is a stunning earth-bermed home uniquely inspired by the dramatic landscape of Southern Alberta.
What is a Coulee? A regional term describing a small valley, deep ravine, or gully carved by rivers over time. Characterized by steep banks and undulating slopes, coulees serve as natural oases offering shelter and refreshment to life travelling down to the river’s edge.
While deeply rooted in this specific Albertan land


Meet the Duan Family Center: Boston University’s Fossil-Fuel-Free Masterpiece
Welcome to the future of the university campus. Towering 19 stories over the banks of the Charles River, the Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University is impossible to miss. With its bold, cantilevered blocks that look like a giant stack of books, it has completely transformed the Boston skyline.


Preserving the Heart of the Hill: The Revitalization of Summit Lake Ski Lodge
It was a quiet but profound gesture, perfectly capturing the spirit of a project built by—and for—the people of Nakusp. When the final tools are packed away, the Summit Lake Ski Lodge will stand not as a reinvention, but as a beautiful continuation of a building shaped by its past and fully prepared for the future.


The House and The Tree: Rooted in Architecture
In residential architecture, nature is often treated as a beautiful backdrop—an element placed adjacent to the built environment. The House and The Tree, a single-storey residence in Barrie, Ontario, turns this convention inside out. Here, a single central tree is not just part of the landscape; it is the origin point of the entire architectural composition.


South of Evans: Reimagining the Missing Middle in Etobicoke
Tera Vie Developments’ boutique fourplex explores a new model for family-sized housing in Toronto.


Junction Triangle House: A 19th-Century Sanctuary Reimagined through Light and Whimsy
Situated on an unusually deep lot in the heart of Toronto’s vibrant Junction neighbourhood, the Junction Triangle House is a story of radical transformation.


Triple Threat: The Norwood Park Laneway Suites Redefine Collaborative Urban Living
When a property owner purchased two side-by-side semi-detached, multi-unit homes on Gerrard East, the goal was simple: build two park-side laneway suites as premium rental properties. But what started as a standard property investment quickly evolved into a masterclass in neighbourhood collaboration.


Tide Bound: A Study in Coastal Resilience and Maritime Vernacular
Perched on the rugged edge of the Atlantic, Tide Bound stands as a sophisticated response to the volatile beauty of the Nova Scotian coastline.


Portugal Village House: A Dialogue Between Heritage and Modernity
Situated in the heart of Toronto, the Portugal Village House is a refined reimagining of a classic 19th-century semi-detached bay-and-gable home.


B-FRAME: An Architectural Evolution from Public Concept to Private Sanctuary
Peter Braithwaite Studio Ltd. is proud to announce the completion of B-FRAME, a residential project that defies traditional design-build hierarchies. What began as a collaborative student experiment has evolved into a sophisticated private residence that sits harmoniously within its rugged coastal environment.


Finding the Ultimate Real Estate Loophole: The Glencrest Laneway Suite
For many young families looking to plant roots in or near Toronto’s downtown core, the detached housing market presents an insurmountable barrier.


Armstrong Cottage: A Net-Zero Sanctuary Floating Above the Boreal Landscape
Nestled within the secluded canopy of a private island, Armstrong Cottage emerges as a masterclass in off-grid architecture and environmental stewardship. Designed for a young Toronto-based family, the project represents a profound "coming home"—a return to the very lake where the owners spent their childhood summers, now reimagined as a sustainable, net-zero retreat for the next generation.


Defying Gravity: The Floating Modern Cottage on Shore Lane
Designed and built by Uptown Developments, the "Floating Modern Cottage" on Shore Lane is a bold, contemporary response to both the site's unique environmental demands and the client’s vision for a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle.


The N Weekday House: Precision Living by Saso Studio
A Precise Domestic Response to Contemporary Mobility. Not all houses are designed for permanence; some are conceived to respond to movement, repetition, and restraint. N Weekday House belongs to the latter—architecture defined by rhythm rather than monumentality.


Redefining the Architecture of Justice: Inside the New Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto
Opening its doors in early 2023 after a meticulous, decade-long planning and construction process, the new Ontario Court of Justice – Toronto stands as a monumental achievement in civic architecture.


Centre de Glaces Intact Assurance: An Ode to Speed and Nordicity
The Centre de glaces Intact Assurance is a project unlike any other. As the largest indoor skating centre in North America and the first of its kind on the eastern seaboard, it stands as a testament to the enduring "nordicity" and winter spirit of Québec.
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