ELEMENT URBAN VILLAGE /

Location: Saskatoon, SK Date: 2016

On the banks of the South Saskatchewan river in the Riversdale neighbourhood of Saskatoon, these townhouses give nods to vernacular construction and iconic prairie design. On a site historically used as a train yard in early Saskatoon, the design refers to the grain elevators and outbuildings constructed in the 1900s. The blonde cedar-clad gabled facades have been slightly angled to match the turn in the river, giving each unit direct views of the water. Making use of brick, cedar, aluminum and extensive glass, the three storey units create naturally beautiful dwellings with lofty views and purposeful thresholds between public and private living. 

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BATTEN HOUSE /

Location: Saskatoon, SK

Date: 2017

Situated on a farm outside of Saskatoon, the Batten House is clad with black board and battens with contrasting cedar soffits and a wrap-around cedar pergola. 

The interior features a sloped tongue and groove wood ceiling, radiantly heated concrete floors, with a double access fireplace as the focal point of the open concept main floor.

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BLUE DOOR HOUSE /

Location: Saskatoon, SK

Date: 2017

Situated in an established neighbourhood surrounded by traditional housing forms, the Blue Door House appears as a silouhette of the house next door. Clad in black corrugated steel with a gabled roof form, the house is a nod to vernacular forms interpreted for contemporary use. 

Interior construction uses large glulam beams, doubled joists and tongue & groove floors. Radiantly heated concrete floors is set against the warmth of the wood and a plaster-finish fireplace is the focal point of the open concept main floor. The upper floor is fully vaulted with a staggered window pattern to let in a diffuse light.

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CREW ROWHOUSE /

Location: Saskatoon, SK

Date: 2018

Crew Rowhouse is Saskatoon’s first indoor rowing studio in the heart of historic Riversdale. The 2500 square foot modern studio has a reception area, a gender neutral change room, and a large open studio with plenty of room for row machines and free weights to accommodate their full body workouts.

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BLUE HERON HAUS /

Location: Pike Lake, SK Date: 2015

This modern farmhouse for a creative couple is based on PassiveHouse principles and Swedish design. Double stud walls, fibreglass windows, and passive solar orientation have created an energy efficient home with an open concept floor plan.

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the HAB /

Location: Various

Date: 2017

The Hab is a tiny house on wheels and a weekend retreat for owner Crystal Bueckert. The 8'x12' footprint houses a daybed, foldable desk, small kitchen, composting toilet and sleeping loft. The exterior is clad in black corrugated metal with a fold-up cedar deck to protect the large glazing. The interior is finished in white-washed pine plywood. Powered by solar panels, this is an off-grid solution to weekend getaways. 

Featured in Cabin Porn Inside.

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325 21ST STREET WEST /

Location: Saskatoon, SK

Date: 2016

This complete renovation of an empty storefront included the addition of double stud walls, concrete topped radiantly heated floors, and new facade treatments. Zoned for mixed use, the main floor houses Bldg Studio Inc & Storefront and the second floor has been retrofitted as an apartment unit for the owners. A full garden patio joins the two uses and offers a warm dialogue with the streetscape.

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EMPRESS LANEWAY HOUSE /

Location: Saskatoon, SK Date: 2015

Designed for developer Laneway Suites, this unit is Saskatoon’s first garage suite. A full open concept two bedroom apartment dwells above the double garage. Heated with radiant hydronic floors and constructed of Structural Insulated Panels and glulam beams, the laneway house is a cosy modern solution for increasing urban density. 

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ALBERTA BLOCK /

Location: Edmonton, AB

Date: 2016

The prominent building on Jasper Avenue in Edmonton was given a facade overhaul which included  full clear cedar cladding, black framed windows, and cedar awning. Staggered cedar slats conceal LED strip lighting, a minimal treatment with maximum impact.

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CASWELL HILL RESIDENCE /

Location: Saskatoon, SK

Date: 2010

This three storey infill house is on Saskatoon's smallest, lot facing an alley and a street. The main floor and basement are joined into a 14' high studio. The second floor features an exposed structure of dimensional lumber and concrete-topped floors with radiant heat. The third floor walks out onto a roof-top deck and has a small green roof. The house is heated with solar thermal panels and is heavily insulated to keep energy costs low.

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MOSAIC /

Location: Saskatoon, SK

Date: 2013

A twelve unit townhouse complex with interior orchard courtyard in the Riversdale neighbourhood. These live/work units range from three bedroom condos to garage studios. Features include radiant concrete floors, open joist structure, and vaulted ceilings. 

www.livemosaic.ca 

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McLEAN RESIDENCE /

Location: Saskatoon, SK

Date: 2011

This project is an infill property in an established neighbourhood for a graphic design couple and their family. A feature staircase divides the main floor area into work and social adjacencies. The house is clad with tamarack siding and Hardiepanel with a flat roof and large south-facing glass. The structure is ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms) and the house is heated radiantly making for low energy costs.

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ODD COUPLE RESTAURANT /

location: 226 20th Street West, Saskatoon, SK

Odd Couple is a modern Chinese award-winning restaurant run by the Yuen family, originally from Hong Kong. The design program for the space began with references to the film “In the Mood for Love” by Chinese director Wong Kar-wai. The rich textures and patterns from the 1960s British Hong Kong film set the tone for the design. The overhead door and exposed cinderblock wall create the feeling of eating outside, much like the Dai Pa Dong’s (open-air eating) of Andy Yuen’s youth. The mahogany wood screens, Bocci lights, walnut veneer bar and textured wallpaper come together to create a rich environment in which to enjoy the aromatic dishes from the talented chefs. 

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224 20TH STREET WEST /

Location: Saskatoon, SK

Date: 2014

The building has been renovated to become an extension of The Two Twenty, a co-working building in Saskatoon. Larger office spaces and retail spaces have been designed to suite the needs of the growing community. Facade design by Siemens/Koopman Architects. 

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THE TWO TWENTY /

Location: Saskatoon, SK

Date: 2010

The Two Twenty is one of Saskatoon's first co-working spaces. The design program included creating various sizes of offices; from 50 sq ft to 400 sq ft, for the growing needs of the members. Multiple meeting rooms, phone booths, a community kitchen and open communal workspace have fulfilled the needs of the entrepreneurs and small businesses inside.

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CASWELL INFILL /

Location: Saskatoon, SK

Date: 2017

This narrow house is 18'-0" wide but makes up in space with the large glazing on the front and back facades. Corrugated metal siding with cedar accents on a gabled roof form set this house apart from the neighbours while blending in with the vernacular form. The open concept main floor features a kitchen at the street side and the living area at the back with adjacencies to the large back deck. A feature bench and hooks at the front entry supply ample storage for city dwellers. There are three bedrooms, two washrooms and laundry on the second floor which features a vaulted ceiling and low side walls. This creates a cozy yet lofty experience.

A one bedroom secondary suite in the basement is outfitted with open concept living and multi-functional cabinetry for flexible living solutions.

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