In Sainte-Thérèse, Canada, ACDF Architecture, in collaboration with Stantec, has designed the Centre de réadaptation pour jeunes en difficulté d’adaptation (CRJDA), a facility redefining how architecture can support care, rehabilitation, and dignity. Rejecting the traditional institutional aesthetic, the project establishes a space that fosters empathy, autonomy, and trust. INSTITUTIONAL ARCHITECTURE Partner Joan Renaud describes the […] More
In Oakville, Canada, Atelier Carle introduces OAKV, a 700-square-meter clinic that challenges the conventions of medical interiors. The project replaces the sterile, impersonal feel long associated with clinical design with an atmosphere of calm, intimacy, and light. Located in a suburban business center outside Toronto, the site’s inherent constraints, limited natural light and lack of […] More
Set against the lush scenery of Langford, British Columbia, One Bear Mountain stands as a landmark residential project rooted in reinvention rather than demolition. Developed by 360 Pacifica and Terracap, the tower was designed by ACDF Architecture in collaboration with Zeidler Architecture, who faced the challenge of building on a podium left abandoned years earlier […] More
In Burlington, Alva Roy Architects have unveiled Nexus House, a project that redefines what a cultural institution can be. Conceived as both landmark and innovation hub, it fuses education, creativity, and civic life under a single roof. Neither purely a convention centre nor exclusively a cultural venue, Nexus House positions itself at the crossroads of […] More
Set in the Laurentians on a ten-acre forested property, Le Noroît is a contemporary residence that balances architectural clarity with environmental sensitivity. Designed by Guillaume Pelletier Architecte for a family of four, the house combines vernacular inspiration with striking volumetric gestures, resulting in a home that appears suspended above the land while remaining deeply attuned […] More
In Notre-Dame-du-Laus, Quebec, a new public artwork crowns a rocky promontory on a small island in Poisson Blanc Regional Park. Conceived as the first in a series of art interventions across the reservoir, ‘Faire le vide’ positions the park as both outdoor destination and cultural itinerary. Access is only by water, canoe or kayak, so […] More
Splyce Design has completed Shoreline House in Victoria, Canada, a renovation and addition that responds directly to its dramatic coastal site. Positioned at the edge of a quiet suburban street where residential plots meet rugged shoreline, the property is surrounded by rocky outcrops, mature fir and oak trees, and expansive 180-degree views over the inlet. […] More
Architect Jérôme Lapierre redeveloped Cossette’s Quebec City offices into a series of work environments designed to foster collaboration while allowing for varying levels of privacy. He approached the project with a minimalist vision, focusing on material simplicity and practical use of space. Central Gathering Area and Workspaces At the center of the layout, a communal […] More
Salem Architecture reshaped Maplewood Residence, a 1940s stone house in Montreal’s Outremont neighborhood. While the home preserves its original architectural form, its interior underwent a full renovation. The design strategy followed three principles: open to connect, refine to enhance, and intervene only where necessary. This approach maintained the character of the building while creating spaces […] More
South Bay House by StudioAC sits on a flat rural plot in Ontario, several hours east of Toronto, bordered by a delicate tree line and a shoreline marked by unusual species. These natural features shaped the initial concept, influencing both placement and spatial design. The architecture responds directly to the site’s openness by breaking the […] More
In the heart of Toronto’s east-end neighborhood known as “The Pocket,” Shudell House by Weiss Architecture + Urbanism presents a thoughtful, future-focused take on family living. Designed for a travel writer and a retired buffalo rancher raising two young children, with a third living independently, the home balances long-term flexibility with a nuanced response to […] More
La Flèche, a lakeside residence designed by MU Architecture, offers a refined reinterpretation of the mountain chalet. Nestled into the wild, forested slopes above Lake Tremblant, the home merges geometric rigor with immersive natural comfort, creating a legacy residence where architecture becomes an extension of land, sky, and memory. HOUSING The structure unfolds across two […] More