Articles Tagged with ''Canada''

Hambly House

Ontario, Canada

May 20, 2016

Originally built in 1939, this flat-roofed Art Moderne house with a curved, speed-striped stucco wall, nautical-inspired detailing including a porthole window, and a prominent front door was purchased in 2013 by new owners who wanted to restore it and increase square footage while remaining respectful of the designated heritage building’s past.

Mirror Point Cottage by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects

Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia

Josephine Minutillo

April 1, 2016

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A seasonal house in Canada’s Maritimes takes inspiration from local fishermen’s cabins.

OZ Condominiums by 5468796 Architecture

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Adele Weder

October 16, 2015

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A distinctive new building in Winnipeg fosters community and honors the local mood.

Halifax Central Library

It All Stacks Up: A vibrant new library emphasizes connections within its walls and out to the city, fast becoming a much-needed community hub.

Beth Broome

March 16, 2015

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A vibrant new library emphasizes connections within its walls and out to the city, fast becoming a much-needed community hub.

Fort McMurray International Airport

Northern Exposure: The creation of a new airport for an emerging Canadian town provides a welcome portal for world trade and recreation.

Adele Weder

March 16, 2015

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The creation of a new airport for an emerging Canadian town provides a welcome portal for world trade and recreation.

L'Aire Visuelle

L'Aire Visuelle is a boutique for eyewear and eyecare designed by la SHED Architecture

David Sokol

November 15, 2014

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L'Aire Visuelle is a boutique for eyewear and eyecare designed by la SHED Architecture In 2012, the Laval, Quebec'based optical practice Duquette & Turgeon decided to recraft its image. Sporting a new moniker L'Aire Visuelle, the eye-care provider ditched its original coke-bottle branding for a logo and website with streamlined designer flair.

Anne-Marie Edward Science Building at John Abbott College

Scientific Bent: A crystalline building for a small college in rural Quebec engages nature in a dialogue about design, learning, and context.

Lisa Rochon

November 15, 2014

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A crystalline building for a small college in rural Quebec engages nature in a dialogue about design, learning, and context.

Chebogue Schoolhouse

August 16, 2014

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Site size: 60 acres Project size: 1,400 square feet Program: When architect Brian MacKay-Lyons heard that a 180-year-old schoolhouse from his childhood hometown in Nova Scotia was in dire condition, he intervened. The architect and his wife, Marilyn, decided to purchase the schoolhouse and convert it into a charming winter home for their family. Location: Mackay-Lyons, principal at MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects, dismantled and transported the schoolhouse from its original site in the middle of a pasture in Chebogue, Nova Scotia to the architect's farm in Kingsburg, nearly 200 miles away. In its new location, the schoolhouse is part of a

Clifford A. Pearson

July 16, 2014

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A pop-up theater assembled inside a giant ballroom brings new scale to portability.

Gambier Island House

June 16, 2014

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Site size: 317,535 square feet Project size: 1,700 square feet Program: A young Vancouver couple desired a weekend retreat for themselves and their two children on the rugged coast of British Columbia. Location: The site was critical in shaping the house's design and construction. Situated within a protected forest and next to its own waterfront, its remoteness promised tranquility but demanded environmental sensitivity in its construction strategy. Solution: The principal in charge of the project, Steve McFarlane, based in North Vancouver, sought a modern take on the classic 'cabin in the woods' by balancing picturesque roughness with a modern aesthetic.