Stay in This Modern Hobbit Home in a Swiss Hillside
Sunken luxury.
Skylights, winding concrete stairways, and unexpectedly placed window frames that bathe the bedrooms in the serene afternoon light give the circular interior a sense of whimsy.
Architecture
Home of the Week: Surf House by Feldman Architecture
Sustainable swells.
With generous use of reclaimed wood, this Santa Cruz home is a relaxed modern build that channels the beachy vibes of the area and owners.
Kohala Coast Residence by de Reus Architects
Tropical minimalism.
Reflecting pools dot the property, drawing lines of sight between pavilions and complementing the aesthetic, which the architects call “tropical minimalism.”
Kadenwood by Openspace Architecture
All in one.
There is a humbleness about this approach that seems to respect the topography, the grandness of the mountains, that seems to have inspired the home itself with the Café Canal stone walls and the multiplane roof.
Architect Pierre Thibault on Sharing, Contemplative Retreats, and Giving Back
Strong foundation, open mind.
Although Atelier Pierre Thibault’s work has a distinctly residential focus, many of his recent projects have had a strong public tilt. His office has been investing time, energy, and resources in projects that benefit the public, even if they don’t directly contribute to his own firm’s growth.
A Chance to Look Inside Canada’s Great West Coast Homes
Modern magic.
See the homes featured in this year’s West Coast Modern Home Tour.
The Art of Architectural Photography With Ema Peter
Magical worlds of light.
Ema Peter, a Vancouver-based photographer, captures some of the most beautiful works of architecture in Canada and around the world.
A Monumental Shroud Brings Montreal’s Biodome Back to Life
A bridge between species.
After the 1976 Olympics, the building was transformed to house the Biodome, which has been open since 1992. It is part of a larger complex that includes the city’s botanical garden, insectarium, and planetarium.
Lina Bo Bardi Finally Gets Her Due
The Italian-Brazilian architect’s award at the Venice Biennale.
Though she may not be as famous as Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, Eero Saarinen, and Oscar Niemeyer, Lina Bo Bardi was one of the 20th century’s most influential female architects.
