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Schlotfeldt Residence / Omar Gandhi Architect

Hadir Al Koshta — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Sitting high above the Okanagan valley, planted into the desolate mountain landscape sits a corten-clad house reminiscent of a landship.

Rockbound House / Omar Gandhi Architect

Paula Pintos — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Omar Gandhi Architects introduce Rockbound, a house that emerges from rocky terrain mirroring the contours of its Atlantic coastline.

White Rock House / Omar Gandhi Architect

Andreas Luco — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Nestled at the end of a long and winding driveway through the forest, White Rock stands majestically atop a steep rocky incline, overlooking the picturesque north bank of the Gaspereau River Valley. This magnificent location holds deep historical and cultural significance, being the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq indigenous community and carrying profound roots for the Acadian community, who named the river after the gaspereau fish.

Jib House / Omar Gandhi Architect

Paula Pintos — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 02:00:00 +0000

Situated in Chester, Nova Scotia – a historic village on the south shore of the province. The property is a triangular coastal lot in Chester Village overlooking the Chester basin. South-facing views capture nearby islands and, in the summer months, a dense array of sailboats. Every year, the region celebrates Chester Race Week: a sailing regatta over 150 years old, born from the area’s rich nautical history.

Prime Seafood Palace / Omar Gandhi Architect

Paula Pintos — Mon, 30 May 2022 02:00:00 +0000

Located in the heart of West Queen West, Prime Seafood Palace (PSP) is a culinary escape from the bustling streets of Canada’s most populated city, Toronto.

1255 House / Omar Gandhi Architect

Paula Pintos — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 02:00:00 +0000

1255 is a reimagining of a family home in the Greater Toronto Area. Situated atop a small hill on a property north of Lake Ontario, the project overlooks an abundance of natural features: a narrow creek winds through the yard; a pond sits at the base of a maple grove; a heavily treed woodlot is active with wildlife. The clients, who had lived in an existing home on the property for some time, understood they wanted to experience a greater connection to the natural features around them. Working with the existing topography of the site, the project sets out to create strong connections to the surrounding environment to make the most of a unique property.

OG Home & Studio / Omar Gandhi Architect

Andreas Luco — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Located in the vibrant, historic North End of Halifax, Nova Scotia on a narrow and abandoned lot. In the decades prior, the adjacent property was the site of a neighborhood African Nova Scotian barbershop. The project was designed with the intention of becoming the primary residence of Omar Gandhi, his partner, and his son, sitting over the top of what would become the architecture studios’ east coast home base. However, over the course of the build, the studio grew to a level that could no longer be accommodated in the modest space. The ground-floor office is now a dedicated community studio, focused on community projects specifically located in the north end of Halifax, including housing for the homeless and safe public amenities.

Peggy’s Cove / Omar Gandhi Architect

Paula Pintos — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Respect is the underlying theme driving the design for the infrastructure improvement strategy at Peggy’s Cove. Respect for the forces of nature on the barren landscape. Respect for the local families and character of their village. Respect for the balance between a manufactured and natural landscape. And finally, respect for those of all abilities to share in the atmosphere and spirit that is embedded in the iconic Canadian landmark that is Peggy’s Cove.

Lady Marmalade Restaurant / Omar Gandhi Architect + SvN

Paula Pintos — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 19:00:00 +0000

Lady Marmalade has been a mainstay of the Toronto brunch scene since 2009. Their newly renovated space, designed by Omar Gandhi Architect in collaboration with SvN, is located on an up-and-coming stretch of Broadview Avenue just north of Dundas Street.

Teph Inlet / Omar Gandhi Architect

Diego Hernández — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 13:00:00 +0000

Located in the picturesque coastal cottage country of Chester, Nova Scotia, Teph Inlet is a summer home for a young family.

Treow Brycg House / Omar Gandhi Architect

Diego Hernández — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 10:10:00 +0000

Located adjacent to the wild landscape of Kingsburg Beach on the south shore of Nova Scotia, set amongst tall grasses, roaming deer and the raw scent of the sea. The dark silhouette of the fortress-like structure, one of few things seen through the thick fog. Leaning forward with a canted back shell inspired by local gambrel-rooved barns, the residence braces itself for the unpredictable Nova Scotian weather.

Syncline House / Omar Gandhi Architect

Rayen Sagredo — Sat, 25 Nov 2017 13:00:00 +0000

Syncline ˈ(\ˈsin-ˌklīn\): a fold in stratified rock with younger layers closer to the center of the structure. The home sits on the lone syncline that runs through peninsular Halifax.

Sluice Point House / Omar Gandhi Architect

Daniel Tapia — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 13:00:00 +0000

Sluice Point is located on the southern tip of Nova Scotia within the Argyle Municipality of Yarmouth County. The site is located on a forested high point, adjacent to long, low-lying views of marshland, small islands, and the waters of the Tusket River off the Gulf of Maine.

The Lookout at Broad Cove Marsh / Omar Gandhi Architect

Sabrina Leiva — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 11:00:00 +0000

The Lookout at Broad Cove Marsh is situated delicately along a narrow piece of land between a tree-lined country road and a dramatic ocean-side cliff. The project is located on Broad Cove Marsh Road on the outskirts of Inverness, Cape Breton Island, a small coastal community popular among tourists and seasonal dwellers for to its sandy beaches and dunes, steep cliffs along the Cabot Trail, and world-class golf courses.

Cabot Links / Omar Gandhi Architect

Florencia Mena — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 17:00:00 +0000

Nestled along the dramatic shoreline of Cape Breton, The Golf Villas at Cabot Links are an invitation to a course, a land and a journey like no other. With its unique brand of pure links play and panoramic vistas, Cabot represents a dramatic departure from the typical golf excursion.

Rabbit Snare Gorge / Omar Gandhi Architect + Design Base 8

Florencia Mena — Tue, 24 May 2016 09:00:00 +0000

Lawrence MacIsaac recalls stories of his great grandfather using the property to teach his sons how to snare rabbits, while his great grandmother commonly used the ‘laundry stone’ at the bottom of a small waterfall to wash clothing. With the extremely steep sides of the gorge it was difficult to do anything with the land, including the harvesting of trees, so it was left to grow wild.

Fyren / Omar Gandhi Architect

Florencia Mena — Wed, 11 May 2016 09:00:00 +0000

The home is a beacon high atop the hillside.

Float House / Omar Gandhi Architect

Karen Valenzuela — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 09:00:00 +0000

Set amidst the unique and dramatic landscape of Halifax’s Purcell’s Cove “backlands”, the residence is inspired by the strewn jagged bedrock field of outcrop, subcrop and bedrock float. ‘Float’ is defined as loose pieces of rock that are not connected to an outcrop.