Combining traditional architecture with principles of sustainable development, Maison Baie d'Urfé is of superior quality, well integrated with its neighborhood and combining the quality of interior spaces with sustainable strategies and technologies. Located on a large lot near Lac Saint-Louis, the house has been designed to take full advantage of the east-west depth of the land and the gentle slope to the lake to the south. The living room and dining room are on the ground floor, facing south and protected by a large roof overhang. These rooms are connected to terraces to the east and west through bay windows, and overlook a large balcony on the south side that overlooks a protected courtyard. The basement family room is level with this private courtyard, protected by planted rock walls. At the Inside, the two-storey entrance hall with its elegant wooden staircase, the high ceilings modulated by caissons, the generous fenestration, the dyed wooden doors, the woodwork and three fireplaces add to the atmosphere. The house is heated by geothermal energy, and the comfort is ensured by a construction superior to the norms of Novoclimat. This project was carried out in collaboration with the engineers Calculatec and with the contractor Construction Renaissance.

These two contemporary housing units in a waterfront conservation area use specialist glazing packages from Sieger with marine grade aluminium framing to protect the glazing from the harsh sea air.

This beautiful 11,000 square foot playground area at the Child Development Center of Natrona County was installed by ForeverLawn Central Wyoming, featuring Playground Grass™ Ultra by ForeverLawn®. This project is made up of three separate playgrounds, each designed with a specific age group in mind. The playgrounds were previously surfaced with rubber tiles that were beginning to curl, and the facility was looking for the perfect solution with plenty of benefits. Some of the children in the care of this child development center have special needs, so the playgrounds are required by the county to have fall height protection. Playground Grass meets the ASTM 1292 fall specifications as well as the ASTM 1951 ADA accessibility specifications. In addition, some of the children have electronic medical devices, making Playground Grass Ultra the perfect fit for these playgrounds because of the XStatic™ antistatic technology.

Combining traditional architecture with principles of sustainable development, Maison Baie d'Urfé is of superior quality, well integrated with its neighborhood and combining the quality of interior spaces with sustainable strategies and technologies. Located on a large lot near Lac Saint-Louis, the house has been designed to take full advantage of the east-west depth of the land and the gentle slope to the lake to the south. The living room and dining room are on the ground floor, facing south and protected by a large roof overhang. These rooms are connected to terraces to the east and west through bay windows, and overlook a large balcony on the south side that overlooks a protected courtyard. The basement family room is level with this private courtyard, protected by planted rock walls. At the Inside, the two-storey entrance hall with its elegant wooden staircase, the high ceilings modulated by caissons, the generous fenestration, the dyed wooden doors, the woodwork and three fireplaces add to the atmosphere. The house is heated by geothermal energy, and the comfort is ensured by a construction superior to the norms of Novoclimat. This project was carried out in collaboration with the engineers Calculatec and with the contractor Construction Renaissance.

Combining traditional architecture with principles of sustainable development, Maison Baie d'Urfé is of superior quality, well integrated with its neighborhood and combining the quality of interior spaces with sustainable strategies and technologies. Located on a large lot near Lac Saint-Louis, the house has been designed to take full advantage of the east-west depth of the land and the gentle slope to the lake to the south. The living room and dining room are on the ground floor, facing south and protected by a large roof overhang. These rooms are connected to terraces to the east and west through bay windows, and overlook a large balcony on the south side that overlooks a protected courtyard. The basement family room is level with this private courtyard, protected by planted rock walls. At the Inside, the two-storey entrance hall with its elegant wooden staircase, the high ceilings modulated by caissons, the generous fenestration, the dyed wooden doors, the woodwork and three fireplaces add to the atmosphere. The house is heated by geothermal energy, and the comfort is ensured by a construction superior to the norms of Novoclimat. This project was carried out in collaboration with the engineers Calculatec and with the contractor Construction Renaissance.

Combining traditional architecture with principles of sustainable development, Maison Baie d'Urfé is of superior quality, well integrated with its neighborhood and combining the quality of interior spaces with sustainable strategies and technologies. Located on a large lot near Lac Saint-Louis, the house has been designed to take full advantage of the east-west depth of the land and the gentle slope to the lake to the south. The living room and dining room are on the ground floor, facing south and protected by a large roof overhang. These rooms are connected to terraces to the east and west through bay windows, and overlook a large balcony on the south side that overlooks a protected courtyard. The basement family room is level with this private courtyard, protected by planted rock walls. At the Inside, the two-storey entrance hall with its elegant wooden staircase, the high ceilings modulated by caissons, the generous fenestration, the dyed wooden doors, the woodwork and three fireplaces add to the atmosphere. The house is heated by geothermal energy, and the comfort is ensured by a construction superior to the norms of Novoclimat. This project was carried out in collaboration with the engineers Calculatec and with the contractor Construction Renaissance.

This new heritage style home in Vancouver - west side combines familiar tudor gables with craftsman influenced detailing. The exterior of the home is protected by cedar shakes on the upper half while the lower area is stone and stucco.

A privately owned Island project. Design concept created by the owners in conjunction with the Teak Bali Design team. The owner took the Teak Bali Babaji Design and removed the interior walls and incorporated a wraparound deck. The owner designed this development with a natural flair in mind as these structures have no windows, just Hurricane shutters for protection during the Big Wind season. The owner prefers a more weathered, gray look letting our timbers age naturally with no additional finishing materials.

This home is located on a one acre parcel of land near the banks of the Milwaukee River in the older established subdivision of Sleepy Hollow Estates in Mequon, Wisconsin. The inspiration for this Glen Cove Residence was to bring the desired by many, contemporary and modern lifestyle of a down town loft and establish it in a neighborhood in the suburbs amongst traditional style homes. Sleepy Hollow Estates like many older established neighborhoods throughout the North shore and Westside communities of Milwaukee had great local architects such as John Randall McDonald and Russell Barr Williamson, who built contemporary master pieces amongst very traditional style homes. This created diversity in the style of homes in these neighborhoods which for the people living in them and the people just passing by, an experience of harmony and cultural lifestyle. Unfortunately today, many new neighborhood developments lack harmony and cultural lifestyle and don’t allow for homes such as this Glen Cove Residence to be built. And for that matter many of the homes built by John Randall McDonald and Russell Barr Williamson back in the 1950’s. When driving through these new developments, one would experience beautiful traditional style homes, but all the homes tend to look the same. There is no diversity in the styles of homes thus these neighborhoods lack the harmony and a cultural life style for the people who live there or what people are looking for when buying a home that reflects their lifestyle. This Glen Cove Residence is an example that a contemporary home which offers a modern lifestyle that many desires can be established amongst traditional homes while blending in with the neighborhood. Don’t be fooled by the flat roof of this home, building technology has come a long way since Frank Lloyd Wright! The roof system on this home is more energy efficient than most roof systems builders are putting on traditional homes today and it doesn’t leak! This Glen Cove Residence was built using all traditional building materials that you would see in homes being built in new developments today. There is a misconception out there that modern homes are expensive to build. That is not true! This Glen Cove Residence was built for roughly $130 per square foot which is the same price one would pay for a similar builder’s model traditional style home with the same upgrades. This Glen Cove Residence consists of three bedrooms and three and one half baths. All bedrooms are located on second floor with laundry, guest bath and a master suite. Located between the first and second floors off of the landing is an office/den space. The first floor is open concept with the kitchen, dining and living areas located at the rear of the home with expansive windows allowing a great connection to back yard area and outdoors. On the back of the home is a covered deck area allowing for outdoor entertaining without the worry of the elements. The first floor also offers a powder room, mudroom and walk-in pantry off the kitchen area. From the mudroom there is access to an attached four car tandem garage. From the first floor to the finished basement is an open stair allowing the basement area to feel as part of the house and not just a basement? The basement consists of a main living area, game area with wet bar, exercise room, kids play room with 14’ ceilings, full bathroom and mechanical room with storage closets throughout.

A new fire protected open-air, yet covered exit stair and egress window for the new basement suite and existing side entry for the upper unit.
Entryway - eclectic entryway idea in Toronto

Esthetics and functionality in perfect harmony. The award-winning sun lounger (Red Dot Award 2015) is convincing both due to its classy design and with respect to ergonomics. It was developed together with a recognized orthopedist in order to provide the best possible comfort. On request the lounger is available with a seat cushion and bolster in matching colors – of course, these are also made of the premium real leather of the XTREME Collection. The innovative leather of the XTREME Collection was developed by BOXMARK, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality upholstery leather. It is water-repellent and stain-resistant. Furthermore the patented formula ensures a very good UV resistance. Thanks to its higher abrasion resistance values XTREME is a low maintenance upholstery leather suitable for heavy duty indoor and protected exterior areas.

Esthetics and functionality in perfect harmony. The award-winning sun lounger (Red Dot Award 2015) is convincing both due to its classy design and with respect to ergonomics. It was developed together with a recognized orthopedist in order to provide the best possible comfort. On request the lounger is available with a seat cushion and bolster in matching colors – of course, these are also made of the premium real leather of the XTREME Collection. The innovative leather of the XTREME Collection was developed by BOXMARK, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality upholstery leather. It is water-repellent and stain-resistant. Furthermore the patented formula ensures a very good UV resistance. Thanks to its higher abrasion resistance values XTREME is a low maintenance upholstery leather suitable for heavy duty indoor and protected exterior areas.

Replaced an illegal small egress window with a full size and accessible well, along with escape ladder and safety guard rail. A fire rated wing wall on the side protects against cross suite fire spread.

A new fire protected open air enclosure was constructed in place of the former illegal entry to access the new basement apartment and retain side access to the upper level unit

Combining traditional architecture with principles of sustainable development, Maison Baie d'Urfé is of superior quality, well integrated with its neighborhood and combining the quality of interior spaces with sustainable strategies and technologies. Located on a large lot near Lac Saint-Louis, the house has been designed to take full advantage of the east-west depth of the land and the gentle slope to the lake to the south. The living room and dining room are on the ground floor, facing south and protected by a large roof overhang. These rooms are connected to terraces to the east and west through bay windows, and overlook a large balcony on the south side that overlooks a protected courtyard. The basement family room is level with this private courtyard, protected by planted rock walls. At the Inside, the two-storey entrance hall with its elegant wooden staircase, the high ceilings modulated by caissons, the generous fenestration, the dyed wooden doors, the woodwork and three fireplaces add to the atmosphere. The house is heated by geothermal energy, and the comfort is ensured by a construction superior to the norms of Novoclimat. This project was carried out in collaboration with the engineers Calculatec and with the contractor Construction Renaissance.

Back yard of this Mountain-Craftsman style home; backing onto the stream of a protected conservation area
Example of a large transitional two-story mixed siding gray home design design in Toronto with a hip roof

Modern Retreat is one of a four home collection located in Paradise Valley, Arizona. The site, formerly home to the abandoned Kachina Elementary School, offered remarkable views of Camelback Mountain. Nestled into an acre-sized, pie shaped cul-de-sac, the site’s unique challenges came in the form of lot geometry, western primary views, and limited southern exposure. While the lot’s shape had a heavy influence on the home organization, the western views and the need for western solar protection created the general massing hierarchy. The undulating split-faced travertine stone walls both protect and give a vivid textural display and seamlessly pass from exterior to interior. The tone-on-tone exterior material palate was married with an effective amount of contrast internally. This created a very dynamic exchange between objects in space and the juxtaposition to the more simple and elegant architecture. Maximizing the 5,652 sq ft, a seamless connection of interior and exterior spaces through pocketing glass doors extends public spaces to the outdoors and highlights the fantastic Camelback Mountain views. Project Details // Modern Retreat Architecture: Drewett Works Builder/Developer: Bedbrock Developers, LLC Interior Design: Ownby Design Photographer: Thompson Photographic

Justin Krug Photography
Trendy backyard concrete patio photo in Portland with a fire pit and a roof extension

With a distinct tendency towards perfection, renowned designer Sabina Zerezghi designed a chair that adds a significant touch of class to covered outdoor areas of terraces and yachts or conservatories. The innovative leather of the XTREME Collection was developed by BOXMARK, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality upholstery leather. It is water-repellent and stain-resistant. Furthermore the patented formula ensures a very good UV resistance. Thanks to its higher abrasion resistance values XTREME is a low maintenance upholstery leather suitable for heavy duty indoor and protected exterior areas.