A derelict 1970s garage is transformed into an ultra-efficient residence—complete with workshop, culinary space, and more—that blends into the countryside of southeastern Quebec.
In expanding and renovating an Edwardian dwelling, the Toronto firm rises to the challenge of balancing the house’s historic character while meeting the clients’ wish for a minimalist aesthetic.
Cloaked in a veil of winter weather–resilient weathering steel, a contemporary family home stands out against its more traditional neighbors in suburban Winnipeg.
Baird, a frequent RECORD contributor and recipient of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada's Gold Medal, served as dean of the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design at the University of Toronto from 2004–2009.
Situated on a modest plot in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, this ridgetop home is clad with white-painted timber boards referencing the traditional fishing cottages of the area.
