The Stodders House – A Queen Anne Revival In Manitoba
Historical homes exist in a large range of styles; from the beautifully simple to the decadently complicated. Queen Anne Revival Style is at the latter end of the architectural spectrum.…
Manitoba’s Concrete Houses
Did you know in Southern Manitoba, from around 1900 to 1910, there was a short lived trend of using concrete blocks as a building material? Approximately 30 x 9 x…
The Berry House, Manitoba
Did you know architectural concepts travel just as easily as people do? Changing immigration patterns can bring changes in architecture, as well as the population. This house located in the…
Got Wood? pt. 1
This is the first in a series of posts showcasing the amazing wooden furniture that Canada's design studios are pumping out. Wood just seems to evoke something fundamental about being Canadian, even if you've never set foot in a forest and are allergic to pine. After all, we've got the largest intact forest on the planet right in our backyard - why not use it to make some beautiful and functional furniture (in a sustainable way, of course)?