Concrete countertops FSC certified cabinets Kate Russell Photography

Extraordinary details grace this extended hallway showcasing groin ceilings, travertine floors with warm wood and glass tile inlays flanked by arched doorways leading to stately office.

Hoachlander Davis Photography

Designer: Abdulla Vasif KP, Concetto Design Co. Manjeri

Ecologiamontreal.com Nom officiel du projet : Ecologia Montréal Localisation : Montréal Nom du client : Sabine Karsenti Architectes/designers : Gervais Fortin Collaborateurs : Fondation Ecologia Architectes paysagistes : Nature Eden Superficie du projet : 2700 pieds carrés Date de finalisation du projet : septembre 2012 Photographe : Alexandre Parent

The first fireplace created by Dominique Imbert in 1967 for his own use. It was the prototype for the Gyrofocus in 1968. Built to order (by hand) and finished in polished raw steel with visible seams each fire is numbered and signed by Dominique 1900mm x 700mm 5.5kw

The Dinning room opens onto an enclosed lanai which in turn, opens onto an outdoor area with a custom bbq set for informal entertaining. The lanai is equipped with a stone wall fireplace, giant nano doors and a vaulted skylight

House By The Pond The overall design of the house was a direct response to an array of environmental regulations, site constraints, solar orientation and specific programmatic requirements. The strategy was to locate a two story volume that contained all of the bedrooms and baths, running north/south, along the western side of the site. An open, lofty, single story pavilion, separated by an interstitial space comprised of two large glass pivot doors, was located parallel to the street. This lower scale street front pavilion was conceived as a breezeway. It connects the light and activity of the yard and pool area to the south with the view and wildlife of the pond to the north. The exterior materials consist of anodized aluminum doors, windows and trim, cedar and cement board siding. They were selected for their low maintenance, modest cost, long-term durability, and sustainable nature. These materials were carefully detailed and installed to support these parameters. Overhangs and sunshades limit the need for summer air conditioning while allowing solar heat gain in the winter. Specific zoning, an efficient geothermal heating and cooling system, highly energy efficient glazing and an advanced building insulation system resulted in a structure that exceeded the requirements of the energy star rating system. Photo Credit: Matthew Carbone and Frank Oudeman

Green Glazed Brick addition on a 1940's bungalow. Has a flat roof and the patio ceiling is concrete runs flush with interior ceiling so it looks like a continuation outside to inside. Concrete step wraps around the side to a concrete countertop and integral sink.

The existing 3000 square foot colonial home was expanded to more than double its original size. The end result was an open floor plan with high ceilings, perfect for entertaining, bathroom for every bedroom, closet space, mudroom, and unique details ~ all of which were high priorities for the homeowner. Photos-Peter Rymwid Photography

The exterior walls are western red Cedar shingles above a stucco wainscot, with aluminum clad wood windows and a composition roof.

This waterfront home features an open, carefully day lit interior in a very compact shell. The openness to the beach guided the process of the design and selection of materials and finishes. A concern for the permanence and maintenance of the house led to a careful selection of ground-face concrete block, natural concrete floors, and metal windows and door systems and to the raising of the house on a solid base formed of stepping concrete terraces.