Cloaked in a veil of winter weather–resilient weathering steel, a contemporary family home stands out against its more traditional neighbors in suburban Winnipeg.
With commanding views of the surrounding arid landscape, this sustainable desert dwelling features heavy masonry walls, weathering steel facade panels, and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors.
At the heart of this residence designed for a pair of a empty nesters is what the architects describe as the “coffee house”—a light-filled, communal space featuring a terrace overlooking the back garden.
Tucked away on a remote lake three hours northeast of Helsinki, this quaint cottage with a detached sauna is an intimate weekend hideaway enshrouded by nature.