Photography by doublespace Photography Walls in the public areas of this house are incised with reveals for a meticulously tailored look.  Copper-arched portals inserted into the walls add a sense of ritual and choreographed sequence when moving through the house. The arches also frame internal views to windows, making the entire house feel like a continuous…

Photography by Félix Michaud The gabled form of this weekend rural retreat with white board-and-batten walls and deeply recessed floor-to-ceiling windows draws on the agrarian vernacular language of single-storey barns and modest farmhouses. The skewed roofline animates the familiar pitched silhouette, responding to the site’s uneven topography while orienting interior spaces toward compelling views. Along the…

Photography by Alex Lukey Built in the 1990s, this Toronto home was structurally sound but, with its shiny oak stair rails, expanses of beige tile, and compressed ceiling heights, seemed dated. Now, a black modern French arched double entranceway door opens onto the extensive renovation. Ceilings were lifted to 9½ feet, room openings were widened and…

Photography by KM Photography Interiors In this Calgary residence, classic architectural language is handled with restraint, avoiding the heaviness and sentimentality that often accompany heritage-inspired interiors. Traditional mouldings, vintage furnishings, and brass detailing are present, but they are balanced through a softened palette and a carefully edited material approach that feels contemporary rather than theatrical. The…