Squish Studio by Saunders Architecture, Newfoundland, Canada
squelch Studio is located on the easterly end of Fogo Island, an area recently designated by Parks Canada as a National Cultural Landscape District of Canada. Protruding with sharp angular form, the studio sits on a breathless rough clean of the coastline and offers potent contrast from the traditional vernacular of nearby computer architecture .
Rabbit Snare Gorge by Omar Gandhi Architect, Inverness, Canada
Located on an highly steep slope, Rabbit Snare Gorge was built to put the surround environment on display, and encourage residents to go out and explore its terrain. The cabin is an adapted gabled tugboat, which allows it to reach above the forest ’ second canopy with several viewing platforms .
Two Hulls House by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects, Nova Scotia, Canada
Two Hulls House is situated in a glaciated, coastal landscape with a aplomb maritime climate. The morphology of the site consists of granite bedrock and boulder till, which creates pristine whiten sand and greenish blue water. With a day pavilion and a night pavilion, the two hulls function as advantage points from which to admire and absorb the encompassing landscape .
Fyren by Omar Gandhi Architect, Halifax, Canada
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Fyren sits atop one of the highest sea-side tableland in the Halifax area. Composed in three levels, the inner of the dwelling is marked by a modern mid-century palette, including walnut, birch, white lacquer and concrete. The inner heat provides a contrast from the more rigid and formal language of the build ’ s outside .
Fogo Island Artist Studios by Saunders Architecture, Newfoundland, Canada
Situated among the wild landscape of the North Atlantic, Fogo Island is home to a group of independent people “ who have lived for centuries between wind and waves in avocation of fish. ” For this project, Saunders Architecture sought to create structures that dignify the landscape and maintain a connection between past, present and future stories. The main concept behind this studio apartment was to be able to witness the environment through all of its seasonal transitions .
Lockeport Beach House by Nova Tayona Architect, Nova Scotia, Canada
As a “ beach house, ” this project is a spot ironic, because it does not actually possess any views of the beach. Despite being located at the very end of a long stretch of flaxen beach, the clients were drawn to the cosy, secluded and at bay nature of this site. The shelter provided by the forest and trees, protects the locate from the openness of the beach and defends the firm against sandbank erosion .
Black Gables by Omar Gandhi Architect, Sydney, Canada
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Built using local british labour party and materials, Black Gables consists of two simple, fountain black buildings with metallic roof ; one serves as a be space while the other is a studio apartment and darkroom. Positioned at skew angles, both buildings take advantage of the best possible views and ensure sufficient daylight .