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
In a very densely populated pocket in the northwest of downtown there's an unattractive through-street that was recently ranked the ugliest in Toronto. The first move on this project was to sever the lot into two 15' halves and designing distinct houses on each half.
Project name
Lappin Semis
Architecture firm
Evan Saskin Architect
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Photography
Scott Norsworthy
Principal architect
Evan Saskin
Design team
Alex Vizvary, Cameron Bird, Jasmine Maggs, Peter Bianchin
Structural engineer
Contact Engineering
Environmental & MEP
by the architect
Landscape
Evan Saskin Architect
Lighting
Evan Saskin Architect
Supervision
Blue Lion Building
Construction
Evan Saskin Architect
Material
Wood framed & Brick Clad
Client
Evan Saskin Architect
Typology
Residential › Housing
The Garden Laneway House, nestled between garages facing a service lane, is a lyrical collection of modern lines, authentic materials, and deliberate views. Clad in a distinct rotated brick facade, it brings beauty to the laneway and reimagines the potential for small-scale urban densification.
Project name
Garden Laneway House
Architecture firm
Williamson Williamson
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Photography
Scott Norsworthy
Principal architect
Betsy Williamson OAA, FRAIC, Shane Williamson
Design team
Javier Huerta, Dimitra Papantonis, Steven Chen, Nassim Sani, Christina Vogiatis, Silas Clusiau
Interior design
Suzanne Wilkinson Interiors Inc.
Structural engineer
Atkins + Van Groll, faet lab
Environmental & MEP
Mechanical Engineer: McCallum HVAC Design Inc.
Construction
Jeff Wilkinson, Wilkinson Construction Services Inc.
Client
Suzanne and Jeff Wilkinson
Typology
Residential › House
Lack of storage space can be the biggest deterrent. However, the availability of remote storage facilities across the city provides a practical, convenient and elegant solution, even for those who are reluctant to adopt a minimalist lifestyle just yet.
Written by
Rik Snuiverink
Multifaceted approaches in solving any tasks is a specific feature of our studio. We can't allow ourselves simply build a house in a field, simply elaborate an interior design, simply make a sketch of a landscape. All these are the integrants of something big one, like a seamless ecosystem, where each component must comply with a common design tast...
Project name
House in Toronto
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max
Principal architect
Alexey Gorodkov
Design team
Alexey Marchenko, Ekaterina Vinokurova
Typology
Residential › House
Indulge in the serene charm of this coffee shop, designed in the distinctive style of Philip Johnson architecture. The gray wood and glass facade, captured in a mesmerizing close-up shot, invites you into a world of warmth and elegance. Nestled amidst an outdoor snowy forest, the natural light filters through the glass panels, creating a tranquil a...
Project name
Snowy Haven Cafe
Architecture firm
Mah Design
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Maedeh Hemati
Design team
Mah Design Architects
Collaborators
Mah Design Architects
Visualization
Maedeh Hemati
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant, Recreational
Interior waterproofing is a crucial aspect of basement protection in the GTA. The effects of basement water damage can be extensive, leading to structural issues, mold growth, and property damage.
In the journey of long-distance moving from Toronto to Miami, the significance of diligence and active participation cannot be overstated. While entrusting professionals with the task eases the bulk of the burden, the responsibility to ensure everything goes as planned still rests with you.
