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Armstrong Cottage / Peter Braithwaite Studio

Hadir Al Koshta — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 08:55:00 +0000

Designed as an off-grid, net-zero family relaxation destination, this project presented the opportunity for a young Toronto-based family to rekindle nostalgic childhood memories by designing a cottage on the lake they had spent their summer months as children. Given the isolated nature of the site, our team knew the project would be logistically complex.

B-Frame Residence / Peter Braithwaite Studio

Hadir Al Koshta — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000

As a personal and experimental project, the B-Frame began during a two-week design-build course with Dalhousie School of Architecture students.

Tide Bound House / Peter Braithwaite Studio

Hadir Al Koshta — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 03:00:00 +0000

Overlooking the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, Tide Bound stands as an exemplification of architectural dexterity amidst nature's formidable forces. Along the coastal landscape of Nova Scotia, two imposing gables rise, embodying conformity between built structure and the wild, untamed beauty of the maritime coast.

Lambkill Ridge / Peter Braithwaite Studio

Hadir Al Koshta — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Affectionately named, Lambkill Ridge has its moniker derived from the common name for a local plant, Sheep Laurel, which can be found in abundance along the barren lands of Terence Bay, Nova Scotia. Designed as a getaway for a nature enthusiast young family of four, the architecture features two nearly identical volumes mirrored along a long, narrow boardwalk that connects the access road to the winding nature trails beyond.

The Sandbox / Peter Braithwaite Studio

Andreas Luco — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:00:00 +0000

The site presented horizontal driving rain and harsh southeastern winds upon our first visit which gave our design team a keen awareness of the extreme weather that the Gulf of St. Lawrence could offer. After a very brief introduction to our new client, we were invited to find cover within the harshly weathered seasonal cottage that previously existed on the site. This strongly weathered structure gave further insight into the dramatic climactic conditions of this location along the Bay of Chaleur in Bathurst, New Brunswick.

Caribou Point Studio / Peter Braithwaite Studio

Paula Pintos — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 03:00:00 +0000

Caribou Point Studio is a residence designed for two artists in the rural community of Pictou County, Nova Scotia. The elongated linear form stretches through the natural terrain to dedicate a continuous natural view.

Armcrescent Residence / Peter Braithwaite Studio

Bianca Valentina Roșescu — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Located in Halifax’s long-established West-End, a bold dark gable emerges within a quiet residential neighbourhood. The Armcrescent Residence represents an architectural investigation towards increasing urban density on the Halifax Peninsula, a growing need and topic of discussion in the city over the past few years. Though the city respects history and culture, there’s an excitement and desire for more progressive work.

Seabright Residence / Peter Braithwaite Studio

Pilar Caballero — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Located in the small coastal community of Seabright, Nova Scotia, this private residence, designed and built by Peter Braithwaite Studio, overlooks a picturesque lake and babbling brook. The panoramic living area provides a unique experience of the prospect of nature and refuge from the harsh Nova Scotian climate. The form articulates areas of privacy through the use of locally sourced Nova Scotian rough sawn hemlock.

Back Bay Studio / Peter Braithwaite Studio

Pilar Caballero — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Situated along a rocky outcropping that overlooks Back Bay, the Back Bay Studio is sited within the culturally rich community of Terence Bay. This small fishing community, located along Nova Scotia’s eastern shore, is made up of rocky cliff faces and rolling hillsides that extend down to the ocean’s edge.

Terence Bay Joinery Shop / Peter Braithwaite Studio

Pilar Caballero — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 17:00:00 +0000

The Back Bay Joinery Shops are located in the culturally rich community of Terence Bay, Nova Scotia. The shops provide a creative space for our firm to test, develop and construct design ideas. In collaboration with our design team, our skilled carpenters and cabinet makers use these shops to develop architecture models, scale design detail mock-ups, and fabricate much of the furniture and millwork that can be found in the buildings we create. The programmatic goal of the project was to create spaces that enable a fluid and efficient workflow between design, fabrication, and finishing.

Elm House / Peter Braithwaite Studio

Sabrina Leiva — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 17:00:00 +0000

The aim of this project was to redesign and reconstruct the envelope of a dated home in Halifax's West End. Over the decades this residence was the subject of a number of poorly executed renovations and as a result our team aimed to strip the layers of vinyl and wood cladding back to the original shiplap sheathing and rebuild the exterior of the home with the intention of creating a project that was sustainable in both design and construction practices. Using only the highest quality products, the envelope of this house was rebuilt with wood as the number one material choice. The main house volume was clad in Maibec's Rabbited Bevel siding with the EM Plus installation system and the front and rear accent volumes were clad in locally sourced rough sawn Hemlock. The final result is a strikingly contemporary residence with a sustainable material palette that will certainly stand the test of time.

South End Residence / Peter Braithwaite Studio

Cristobal Rojas — Fri, 06 May 2016 13:00:00 +0000

This project is located in the historic South End of Halifax, Nova Scotia, near the cities largest municipal park. The project was a complete redesign and transformation of a dated house in a traditional neighborhood into a contemporary residence. The design intent was to pay homage to the historical neighborhood by maintaining the original form of the structure while modernizing the aesthetic and detailing. We endeavored to create a home that suited the client’s contemporary taste and lifestyle while remaining perceptive to the surroundings.