Gestalten's 'Northern Exposure' showcases new Canadian cabin architecture
Gestalten has released a new monograph titled 'Northern Exposure: The New Canadian Cabin', featuring 32 projects that redefine rural Canadian architecture. The book highlights a shift from rustic clichés to ecologically responsive design, emphasizing natural materials, modest proportions, and landscape attunement. Featured projects include Bishop McDowell's Lawrencetown House in Nova Scotia, Quinzhee Architecture's Chez Léon in Charlevoix, and works by firms such as Omar Gandhi, Pierre Thibault, and Mackay-Lyons Sweetapple. The monograph, priced at €50 / £45 / $75, is available from Gestalten.com. Jonathan Bell, Wallpaper*'s Transport and Technology Editor, authored the piece.
Key facts
- Gestalten published 'Northern Exposure: The New Canadian Cabin'
- The monograph features 32 projects
- Projects include Bishop McDowell's Lawrencetown House in Nova Scotia
- Includes Quinzhee Architecture's Chez Léon in Charlevoix
- Featured firms: Omar Gandhi, Pierre Thibault, Mackay-Lyons Sweetapple
- Book priced at €50 / £45 / $75
- Available at Gestalten.com
- Jonathan Bell wrote the article for Wallpaper*
Entities
Artists
- Bishop McDowell
- Omar Gandhi
- Pierre Thibault
- Mackay-Lyons Sweetapple
- Bureau Tempo
- Thom Fougere
- Quinzhee Architecture
- KEVLAR Habitation
- Arthur Erickson
- Measured Architecture
- Paul Bernier Architecte
- Sophie Burke Design
- Laura Killam Architecture
- Atelier Pierre Thibault
Institutions
- Gestalten
- Wallpaper*
Locations
- Nova Scotia
- Canada
- Charlevoix
- Quebec
- Trois-Rivières
- North Vancouver
- British Columbia
- Measured Island
- Chertsey
- Desolation Sound
- Brome Lake
- Georgian Bay
- Ontario