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From Indigenous structures such as longhouses, teepees, and igloos to European-influenced styles like Gothic Revival, Romanesque Revival, and Georgian architecture, Canadian Architecture demonstrates a harmonious blend of historical and contemporary contexts. Modern Canadian architecture showcases a wide range of styles and approaches, emphasizing environmentally friendly and energy-efficient designs while integrating cultural and regional influences. Iconic examples include the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, Habitat 67 in Montreal, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg, and Toronto’s CN Tower, all representing the unique and varied architectural landscape that defines Canada.
A lakeside family retreat in Ontario’s Muskoka region is embedded within the granite of the Canadian Shield, comprising two cedar-clad volumes beneath a single sloped roof that pivots toward a…
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Located at the edge of suburban development in Victoria, Canada, Shoreline House by Splyce Design is a sensitive architectural intervention that reconfigures a 1960s-era residence through a restrained expansion and…
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Situated on Island No. 22 within Quebec’s Poisson Blanc Regional Park, Faire le vide occupies a terrain marked by geographic isolation and environmental intensity. Accessible only by canoe or kayak,…
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Set along the shores of Lac Brome in Quebec’s Eastern Townships, the BROM residence by AtelierCarle advances a critical approach to sustainability that extends beyond ecological metrics. This project emerges…
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The Toronto-Dominion Centre, completed in phases from 1967, is a landmark of modernist architecture in North America. Designed by Mies van der Rohe in collaboration with John B. Parkin Associates…
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The Round Houses of 1959, designed by Canadian architect James W. Strutt (1924–2008), emerged as a bold departure from mid-century suburban norms. Influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright and Buckminster Fuller,…
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Habitat 67, designed by Moshe Safdie for the 1967 Montreal World Expo, was conceived as an alternative to conventional high-rise and suburban housing. Developed initially as Safdie’s master’s thesis at…
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Located in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Sutton House highlights architecture that respects history while incorporating contemporary needs. Originally built in 1908 and expanded in the 1950s, the house’s heavy…
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In the rugged and windswept landscapes of Pointe Au Baril, Ontario, Akb Architects has crafted a secluded retreat that embraces the raw beauty of its surroundings and becomes an intrinsic…
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Built by visionary designer Buckminster Fuller in 1967, the Montreal Biosphere is a unique museum in Canada that celebrates environmental consciousness and sustainability. Located in the Parc Jean-Drapeau on Saint…
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Completed in 2024 in Wentworth-Nord, Canada, Chalet Papillon was designed by the team at RobitailleCurtis. This residential house harmoniously integrates human habitation within the landscapes of the Laurentian Mountains. The…
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Completed in 2022 by Studio Anva in St. Albert, Alberta, and led by interior architect Alyssa Anselmo, this 10,000-square-foot facility adopts a holistic approach to creating nurturing environments for children….
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Nestled within the sprawling University of British Columbia campus, Arthur Erickson’s Museum of Anthropology stands as an indomitable architectural tribute to the First Nations people and the broader cultural history…
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Montreal’s Plateau Mont Royal neighborhood serves as a repository of early 20th-century stone duplexes that bespeak a rich architectural history. One such jewel in this treasure trove is the Lanaudière…
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