Home of the Week: Chalet in Oka by Paul Bernier ArchitecteBuilt to reflect the owners’ passion for sailing and the outdoors, the home’s wood exterior and the white protective roof that cantilevers out over the patio give a lightness Design
A Lisbon Rooftop Is Transformed With Subtly Triumphant DesignThe river is fully in view from Javá, a new rooftop restaurant designed by Studio Pim, an interior design practice headed by Perrine Velge. DesignWinter 2021
Architect Michael Green on Impact, Legacy, and the Risks We Take for a Better WorldAt its inception, MGA was possibly the only firm in North America using just wood in the building process, and this philosophy doesn’t stop at the construction or the material but considers wood from a holistic perspective. DesignWinter 2021
BlackCliff House by McLeod Bovell Modern HousesFor all the moments this house presents, though, the designers are interested in a material wholeness. Their signature monumental concrete plinths are grandiose. DesignWinter 2021
Architect Mariam Kamara, Under the Mentorship of Sir David Adjaye, Created a Cultural Centre in Her Native NiameyThrough the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative, the mentor and mentee created a cultural centre showcased at the Venice Biennale. DesignWinter 2021
A Tbilisi Design Atelier Showcases Work in New YorkCombining timeless figurative aspects of folk culture like metal sculptures, bas-reliefs, and textiles with abstract functionalism illustrates the diverse cultural fabric of the Caucasian nation. DesignWinter 2021
Slow Abundance at Casa Hormiga on the Yucatán PeninsulaIn Bacalar, a town on the Yucatán Peninsula declared “magical” by the Mexican government, Casa Hormiga is a holistic retreat focused on recovery through design, cuisine, and ritual. TravelWinter 2021
Home of the Week: Casa Dois by Atelier RuaCasa Dois is a converted fish warehouse that sleeps four. The architects took the small two-storey structure and converted it into a minimalists’ paradise with plenty of outdoor terrace space, a feature typical of the traditional Algarve home, so guests can enjoy the warm climate. Design
Home of the Week: Caserío Azkarraga and La Revelía RestaurantA chef renowned in Bilbao commissioned a project from BABELstudio that will serve as a retreat as well as a restaurant and agrotourism destination in a restored farmhouse in Basque country. Design
This New Vancouver Residential Tower Integrates Design, Art, and HeritageAt 39 storeys tall, the residential tower was designed by ACDF Architecture in the neighbourhood dubbed Hornby Slope between Yaletown and the West End. Daily Edit
The Hill in Front of the Glen by HW Studio ArquitectosSet into a raised hill, the home consists of a main room with a vault-like ceiling so the lawn outside appears to rise and lie on top of the structure. Design
This Luxurious Victoria, B.C. Estate Broke Local Real Estate RecordsIn late September, Engel & Völkers in Victoria, B.C., facilitated the sale of this sprawling shoreline estate for a jaw-dropping $22,750,000. Design
