Havre Montcalm is a Modern Architectural Getaway designed by MU Architecture, nestled in the heart of the Laurentians. It draws inspiration from its mountainous terrain and luminous clearing, as well as from the history and family values of its owners.
Project name
Havres Montcalm
Architecture firm
MU Architecture
Location
Montcalm, Laurentians, Quebec, Canada
Principal architect
Jean-Sebastien Herr, Charles Côté
Design team
PIerre-Loup Pivoin, Michelle Belair
Built area
between 100 m² to 400 m²
Collaborators
Structural engineer: Emile Lord; Landscape: Projet Paysage
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › House
Located on a beautiful wooded lot, Cedarbrook House was designed to embrace the outdoors and bring as much view and light into the house as possible. This contemporary addition and renovation opens up the enclosed spaces of the existing brick bungalow and transforms it into an open and airy home.
Project name
Brooklin House
Architecture firm
Studio Lau
Location
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Photography
Nanne Springer
Principal architect
Studio Lau
Collaborators
DSBG (Builder)
Interior design
Studio Lau
Structural engineer
M.A. Navkar & Associates
Material
Brick, Corrugated Metal Siding, Fiber Cement Siding
Typology
Residential › House
The Récoltes project involves the expansion of a multi-use building located on farmland in the town of L’Assomption. The building’s design concept is rooted in the idea of working the land, from seed to harvest.
Project name
Les Récoltes
Architecture firm
Thellend Fortin Architectes
Location
L'Assomption, Québec, Canada
Photography
Charles Lanteigne
Principal architect
Louis Thellend, Lisa-Marie Fortin
Design team
Louis Thellend, Lisa-Marie Fortin
Interior design
Thellend Fortin Architectes
Structural engineer
Poincaré Experts-conseils
Environmental & MEP
Piette, Rivest et associés Experts-Conseils
Landscape
Thellend Fortin Architectes
Construction
L’Archevêque & Rivest
Typology
commercial › Corporate space for agricultural administration
Mars House is a project that was sparked by the shifting demands brought on by the pandemic. It was meticulously designed to cater to a small family's evolving needs, while offering a tranquil retreat from the bustle of urban life.
Architecture firm
Studio Lau
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Photography
Nanne Springer
Principal architect
Winda Lau
Collaborators
DSBG (Builder)
Interior design
Studio Lau
Structural engineer
M.A. Navkar & Associates
Material
Exterior cladding - steel
Typology
Residential › House
Nestled in the heart of Calgary, the Maple Leaf House stands as a one-of-a-kind architectural gem that seamlessly blends mid-century design with modern sensibilities. Originally designed and built by the homeowners in 1966, this home is not only a testament to their craftsmanship but also features a striking maple leaf shaped footprint.
Project name
Maple Leaf House
Architecture firm
Mera Studio Architects Inc.
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Photography
Colin Way Photography
Design team
Tara Marshall, Meghan Bannon, Sarah Bonifero
Interior design
Mera Studio Architects
Typology
Residential › House, Renovation - Interior
An integrated architecture and interior design studio providing modern residential solutions. Daymark Design Incorporated crafts site specific spaces with distinctive and lasting qualities that contribute to the betterment of the built environment, local community and enrichment of inhabitant’s lives.
Project name
Brackenrig Cottage
Architecture firm
Daymark Design Incorporated
Location
Port Carling, Ontario, Canada
Photography
Riley Snelling
Principal architect
Adrian Worton
Design team
Architecture | Interiors - Daymark Design Incorporated. Principal Designer | Documentation: Adrian Worton
Collaborators
Millwork - Line to Line
Interior design
Daymark Design Incorporated
Site area
55,040 ft²., 1.26 ac
Structural engineer
Structural Consultant - Moses Structural Engineers.Senior Engineer: David Moses
Environmental & MEP
Mechanical Consultant: GTA Designs Inc.
Landscape
Adesso Design Inc.
Lighting
Lighting + Electrical: Pin-Co Power
Visualization
Daymark Design Incorporated
Tools used
Sketching, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Maxwell Render, Adobe Photoshop
Material
a. Roof – Standing Seam Metal and 2-ply mod bit by Steel on Wheels Inc. b. Siding – Ghostwood c. Windows – Inline Fibreglass Ltd. d. Exterior Doors – Bauhaus e. Structural Steel – Ledger Steel Systems f. Millwork – Line to Line
Typology
Residential › Cottage, Renovation, Addition
Sage, a leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technologies, set out to transform its global office spaces into vibrant hubs designed for hybrid work. The new 18,000-square-foot, two-floor Vancouver headquarters embodies this vision, redefining modern workplace design with a focus on innovation, inclusivity, and adaptability.
Project name
Sage Vancouver HQ
Architecture firm
Edit Studios
Location
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Principal architect
Janay Koldingnes
Design team
Edit Studios including Janay Koldingnes, Sara Kouedi
Interior design
Edit Studios
Environmental & MEP
Smith and Anderson
Visualization
Edit Studios
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape
Construction
PBMG Construction
Typology
Commercial › Office
The theme chosen for the 2023 edition of Winter Stations was Resonance. Led by Professor Afshin Ashari (SEDRD) and Amir Ashari (Ashari Architect’s Principal), WINTERACTION, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Winterstations , transcends local engagement.
Project name
Winteraction
Architecture firm
AshariArchitects
Location
Shiraz, Iran. Woodbine Beach, Toronto, Canada
Photography
Navid Atrvash (Iran) - Jonathan Sabeniano (Canada)
Principal architect
AmirHossein Ashari, Afshin Ashari
Design team
Zahra Jafari, Sahar Gharaie, Sara Nazemi, Hakime Elahi, Asma Sirjani asl, Anahita Kazempour, Shahrzad Roozegar, Mohammad Mohajeri, Nazanin Alizadeh
Collaborators
University of Guelph Landscape architecture Team: Ali Ebadi, Ramtin Shafaghati, Zackary Tammaro_cater, Roozbeh Moayyedian, Amir Ghorbani
Structural engineer
AshariArchitects
Visualization
Anahita Kazempoor
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit,3ds max, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign