Kids room with two single beds with trundles, built in custom toy shelves and lamps created with wood sourced on the property, and regional cultural decor including indigenous Mola art pillows, leather and painted chairs.

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in Moscow

After photo. New colours: Sherwin williams - Cityscape & Passive
Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in Toronto

Designed and realized by WL3 Designs, The Albero Respite is a paradigm of contemporary minimalist architecture, where serene simplicity meets functional elegance. Named after the Italian word for 'tree', the home pays homage to the solitary olive tree gracing its courtyard, symbolizing peace and resilience. This single-story structure emerges from the landscape with clean lines and expansive glass facades that dissolve the barriers between indoor space and the natural world outside. White, the dominant hue, serves not just as a design choice but as a canvas for the play of light and shadow, changing with the sun’s whims. WL3 Designs has meticulously crafted each element of The Albero Respite to embody the principles of sustainable design while providing a haven of tranquility. The home's orientation and glazing are engineered to optimize natural light and promote passive heating and cooling, reducing the need for artificial climate control. It stands as a testament to the possibility of living in harmony with nature without forgoing modern luxury and comfort. Designing for the desert requires in-depth understanding of the extreme temperatures that range here. From freezing temperatures in the winter to blistering hot ones in the summer, the region contains every extreme, and the homes that are built in it must also. Rains and wind, endless sunshine, these are all elements that we considered when designing for this region. In addition to using modern strategies, we referred to ancient design concepts embraced by native people for generations, combining the two to create modern homes in this timeless, desert environment.

Photo Credit: Rigoberto Moreno
Inspiration for a farmhouse side yard concrete paver patio remodel in Other with a roof extension

Zola Tilt & Turn and Fixed Window - Zola Thermo Clad Tilt & Turn windows can be very large, with each sash up to five and a half feet wide. Zola Tilt & Turn windows have a multi-point locking mechanism providing safety and superb air sealing. Photo: Dane Cronin Photography

Mid-sized trendy light wood floor and beige floor great room photo in Vancouver with white walls

We can conceive all decorations with these new fire-devices. They fit into all the projects of home improvments. The electronic hearth ethanol fireplaceis a modern world tool. It is secured and remotely controlled. It offers the advantage to do not require an exhaust duct and thus to be installed in a few moments. No more duties, no more smells,no more cleaning, no more dangerious,the bioethanol is a modern and ecological natural fuel (it is a part of renewable and eco-friendly energies) which does not produce smokes.Really Nice idea to owning an interlligent bioethanol fireplace!

Example of a mid-sized trendy l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen design in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances, an island, gray countertops, laminate countertops, white backsplash and porcelain backsplash

Inspiration for a contemporary open concept concrete floor living room remodel in Hamilton with white walls

The knock down & rebuild revolution is here to stay. This new modern family home replaces a tired old house that was not designed to capitalise on its location, whereas this new contemporary modern building has been designed to capitalise on the natural environment – natural sunlight, sea breezes & sea views, to create a very liveable coastal family home. This new residence with its contemporary coastal styling utilises the natural finishes of modern materials to ground this family home’s context into this locations evolving executive seaside neighbourhood. This buildings design is a balance of form & function with a deliberate consideration of passive solar liveable design techniques, designed to capture the natural sunlight, sea breezes & sea views that this property offers. This new residence has been designed with a variety of indoor & outdoor living areas to capitalise on the natural environment & climate of this property’s location. This house incorporates design elements to allow the house to be comfortable all year round, providing a variety of areas for occupants to utilise, whether it be capturing natural sunlight & warmth in winter, creating cooling cross ventilation from sea breezes in summer & then there is the direct access to a beautifully natural landscaped garden, this new house will provide the occupants with a low maintenance, healthy living environment for years to come.

This dated bedroom got a complete refresh. We designed and installed the wainscoting feature wall in Sherwin Williams Passive Gray, painted the rest of the room and ceiling in Sherwin Williams Snowbound, updated all lighting, bedding, rugs, nightstands and accent decor. This bedroom is now the romantic getaway this couple needed.

The open concept living, dining and kitchen areas preserve views of the home with motorized roman shades to maintain the internal temperature in this passive solar home.

Inspiration for a modern patio remodel in Vancouver

This dated bedroom got a complete refresh. We designed and installed the wainscoting feature wall in Sherwin Williams Passive Gray, painted the rest of the room and ceiling in Sherwin Williams Snowbound, updated all lighting, bedding, rugs, nightstands and accent decor. This bedroom is now the romantic getaway this couple needed.

Minimalist living room photo in Vancouver

Designed and realized by WL3 Designs, The Albero Respite is a paradigm of contemporary minimalist architecture, where serene simplicity meets functional elegance. Named after the Italian word for 'tree', the home pays homage to the solitary olive tree gracing its courtyard, symbolizing peace and resilience. This single-story structure emerges from the landscape with clean lines and expansive glass facades that dissolve the barriers between indoor space and the natural world outside. White, the dominant hue, serves not just as a design choice but as a canvas for the play of light and shadow, changing with the sun’s whims. WL3 Designs has meticulously crafted each element of The Albero Respite to embody the principles of sustainable design while providing a haven of tranquility. The home's orientation and glazing are engineered to optimize natural light and promote passive heating and cooling, reducing the need for artificial climate control. It stands as a testament to the possibility of living in harmony with nature without forgoing modern luxury and comfort. Designing for the desert requires in-depth understanding of the extreme temperatures that range here. From freezing temperatures in the winter to blistering hot ones in the summer, the region contains every extreme, and the homes that are built in it must also. Rains and wind, endless sunshine, these are all elements that we considered when designing for this region. In addition to using modern strategies, we referred to ancient design concepts embraced by native people for generations, combining the two to create modern homes in this timeless, desert environment.

Large trendy l-shaped concrete floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen photo in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, a single-bowl sink, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash and white countertops

Roman shades were selected for their durability to help maintain the passive solar nature of the home. Fabric was concealed under a hinged wood valance for easy access for any necessary maintenance.