Shield and Shelter: An Embracing Lakeside Family Retreat that Opens Intimately and Sensitively to its Untamed Surroundings in the Heart of the Muskoka Region
Barbora Vokac Taylor Architect Inc. (BVT A)
A subtle inflection of the roof: The clerestories peel up from the slope of the roof, allowing fresh air and natural light to pass through.
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Shield and Shelter: An Embracing Lakeside Family Retreat that Opens Intimately and Sensitively to its Untamed Surroundings in the Heart of the Muskoka Region
Barbora Vokac Taylor Architect Inc. (BVT A)
View from Muskoka room - bunkie in the distance: Clean exterior lines contrast with the rugged landscape, while inside, textured cedar walls fold and split revealing lights that both invite and highlight the raw materials.
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Doublespace
Shield and Shelter: An Embracing Lakeside Family Retreat that Opens Intimately and Sensitively to its Untamed Surroundings in the Heart of the Muskoka Region
Barbora Vokac Taylor Architect Inc. (BVT A)
Embracing the Canadian Shield's natural topography, the cottage is embedded within existing grade variations. The cottage sits level and true, marking the surrounding landscape’s descent from peak to lake and setting a steady benchmark against the ancient terrain.
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Shield and Shelter: An Embracing Lakeside Family Retreat that Opens Intimately and Sensitively to its Untamed Surroundings in the Heart of the Muskoka Region
Barbora Vokac Taylor Architect Inc. (BVT A)
Set among maples on the dramatic Canadian Shield, the cottage's design responds to its environment, spanning the slope of the terrain and orienting itself to capture both forest and water views
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Doublespace
AZURE’s Human/Nature Conference Connects the Dots Between Climate Adaptation and Community Engagement
AZURE
The four keynote talks at Human/Nature 2025 will be delivered by Indigenous Canadian architect David Fortin; industrial designers Pearson Lloyd; architects WORKac; and landscape architect Lisa Switkin, of Field Operations.
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AZURE MEDIA
AZURE’s Human/Nature Conference Connects the Dots Between Climate Adaptation and Community Engagement
AZURE
Lisa Switkin, partner at New York’s Field Operations – designers of such projects as Domino Park and Presidio Tunnel Tops – will deliver a keynote talk at Human/Nature 2025.
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Field Operations
AZURE’s Human/Nature Conference Connects the Dots Between Climate Adaptation and Community Engagement
AZURE
Lisa Switkin, partner at New York’s Field Operations – designers of such projects as Domino Park and Presidio Tunnel Tops – will deliver a keynote talk at Human/Nature 2025.
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Field Operations
AZURE’s Human/Nature Conference Connects the Dots Between Climate Adaptation and Community Engagement
AZURE
Lisa Switkin, partner at New York’s Field Operations – designers of such projects as Domino Park and Presidio Tunnel Tops – will deliver a keynote talk at Human/Nature 2025.
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Field Operations
AZURE’s Human/Nature Conference Connects the Dots Between Climate Adaptation and Community Engagement
AZURE
The Cross Chair, for Takt, demonstrates Pearson Lloyd’s approach to material minimization and innovation. Tom Lloyd and Luke Pearson are keynote speakers at Human/Nature 2025.Profim is a seating system designed for ease of disassembly, capturing Pearson Lloyd’s circular approach to industrial design. Tom Lloyd and Luke Pearson are keynote speakers at Human/Nature 2025.
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Pearson Lloyd
AZURE’s Human/Nature Conference Connects the Dots Between Climate Adaptation and Community Engagement
AZURE
The Cross Chair, for Takt, demonstrates Pearson Lloyd’s approach to material minimization and innovation. Tom Lloyd and Luke Pearson are keynote speakers at Human/Nature 2025.Profim is a seating system designed for ease of disassembly, capturing Pearson Lloyd’s circular approach to industrial design. Tom Lloyd and Luke Pearson are keynote speakers at Human/Nature 2025.
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Pearson Lloyd
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AZURE’s Human/Nature Conference Connects the Dots Between Climate Adaptation and Community Engagement
AZURE
The Cross Chair, for Takt, demonstrates Pearson Lloyd’s approach to material minimization and innovation. Tom Lloyd and Luke Pearson are keynote speakers at Human/Nature 2025.Profim is a seating system designed for ease of disassembly, capturing Pearson Lloyd’s circular approach to industrial design. Tom Lloyd and Luke Pearson are keynote speakers at Human/Nature 2025.
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Pearson Lloyd
AZURE’s Human/Nature Conference Connects the Dots Between Climate Adaptation and Community Engagement
AZURE
The Cross Chair, for Takt, demonstrates Pearson Lloyd’s approach to material minimization and innovation. Tom Lloyd and Luke Pearson are keynote speakers at Human/Nature 2025.Profim is a seating system designed for ease of disassembly, capturing Pearson Lloyd’s circular approach to industrial design. Tom Lloyd and Luke Pearson are keynote speakers at Human/Nature 2025.
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Pearson Lloyd
AZURE’s Human/Nature Conference Connects the Dots Between Climate Adaptation and Community Engagement
AZURE
Sustainable Workspaces is a co-working office project crafted with natural materials and existing infrastructure designed by U.K. firm Material Works Architecture. Co-founder Dickon Hayward is speaking on a panel on the future of interiors at Human/Nature 2025.
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Sustainable Workspaces
AZURE’s Human/Nature Conference Connects the Dots Between Climate Adaptation and Community Engagement
AZURE
Sustainable Workspaces is a co-working office project crafted with natural materials and existing infrastructure designed by U.K. firm Material Works Architecture. Co-founder Dickon Hayward is speaking on a panel on the future of interiors at Human/Nature 2025.
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Sustainable Workspaces
Malcolm Davis Architecture Evolves into MDa Studios
MDa Studios
Lake Street:Full house renovation of a historic residence that enhanced and clarified the home’s existing character and strengthened the connection to the rear garden.
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Matthew Millman
Malcolm Davis Architecture Evolves into MDa Studios
MDa Studios
Lake Street:Full house renovation of a historic residence that enhanced and clarified the home’s existing character and strengthened the connection to the rear garden.
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Matthew Millman
Malcolm Davis Architecture Evolves into MDa Studios
MDa Studios
Wine Country Barn: New construction entertaining space and guest house that complements anexisting house and the beautifully landscaped site.
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Joe Fletcher
Malcolm Davis Architecture Evolves into MDa Studios
MDa Studios
Wine Country Barn: New construction entertaining space and guest house that complements anexisting house and the beautifully landscaped site.
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Joe Fletcher
Malcolm Davis Architecture Evolves into MDa Studios
MDa Studios
Coastal Retreat: Compact new construction home at the Sea Ranch, efficiently laid out tomaximize the property’s hillside outlook.
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Joe Fletcher
Malcolm Davis Architecture Evolves into MDa Studios
MDa Studios
Coastal Retreat: Compact new construction home at the Sea Ranch, efficiently laid out tomaximize the property’s hillside outlook.
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Joe Fletcher
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Malcolm Davis Architecture Evolves into MDa Studios
MDa Studios
Noe Valley Residence: Whole house renovation and addition on a narrow lot in Noe Valley, with anemphasis on harvesting daylight with strategic skylights.
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Joe Fletcher
Malcolm Davis Architecture Evolves into MDa Studios
MDa Studios
Noe Valley Residence: Whole house renovation and addition on a narrow lot in Noe Valley, with anemphasis on harvesting daylight with strategic skylights.
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Joe Fletcher
Malcolm Davis Architecture Evolves into MDa Studios
MDa Studios
Pacifica Residence:Gut renovation and expansion of a Pacifica fishing home, making the best use of its throughlot and views of the Pacific Ocean.
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Joe Fletcher
Malcolm Davis Architecture Evolves into MDa Studios
MDa Studios
Pacifica Residence:Gut renovation and expansion of a Pacifica fishing home, making the best use of its throughlot and views of the Pacific Ocean.
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Joe Fletcher
Malcolm Davis Architecture Evolves into MDa Studios
MDa Studios
Portola Valley Residence:Whole house renovation and addition to a hillside home in Portola Valley. Abridged connection connects the home to the landscape and the expanded ADU/office structure.
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Joe Fletcher
Malcolm Davis Architecture Evolves into MDa Studios
MDa Studios
Portola Valley Residence:Whole house renovation and addition to a hillside home in Portola Valley. Abridged connection connects the home to the landscape and the expanded ADU/office structure.
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Joe Fletcher
Malcolm Davis Architecture Evolves into MDa Studios
MDa Studios
Camp Baird: Family weekend retreat on 160 acres, designed with fire resistance at theforefront.
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Joe Fletcher
Malcolm Davis Architecture Evolves into MDa Studios
MDa Studios
Camp Baird: Family weekend retreat on 160 acres, designed with fire resistance at theforefront.
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Joe Fletcher
Malcolm Davis Architecture Evolves into MDa Studios
MDa Studios
Silicon Valley Residence:New construction house and guest house with a strong emphasis onindoor/outdoor living and connections, which maximized the feeling of the half acre site.
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Bruce Damonte
Malcolm Davis Architecture Evolves into MDa Studios
MDa Studios
Silicon Valley Residence:New construction house and guest house with a strong emphasis onindoor/outdoor living and connections, which maximized the feeling of the half acre site.
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Bruce Damonte
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