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West Coast Modern finds a home in the hills. A private balcony off the master bedroom is ideal for morning coffee. Photo by Pam Purves.

How West Coast Modern Made it to the Edge of Palgrave

Mar 20, 2017 | Pam Purves

Amid farmhouses and Victorian gothic, this sleek West Coast Modern design stands out in style.

Classic Ontario Gothic in style, this new house was built with all the “mod cons” the owners wanted. Photo by Pam Purves.

Innocents in the Woods

Nov 22, 2016 | Pam Purves

How a city couple learned to love gumboots.

The heritage stone house and its newer counterpart cast serene reflections on the stillness of the upper pond. Photo by Pam Purves.

A Family Seat

Sep 16, 2016 | Pam Purves

A compound of historic buildings and fishing ponds makes an idyllic gathering place for family and friends.

This historic stone house had been abandoned for 25 years before the current owners discovered and restored it. Photo by Pam Purves.

A Storied Home

Jun 20, 2016 | Pam Purves

A Mono farmhouse was loved, nearly lost, then loved again.

The recessed, partially covered entranceway makes a smooth transition from outdoors to indoors. Photo by Pam Purves.

Patterns for Living

Mar 21, 2016 | Pam Purves

How design can make a house a home with pattern language.

An interlocking construction technique redefines the notion of prefab. Photo by Pam Purves.

What’s Bred in the Bone

Nov 25, 2015 | Pam Purves

An interlocking construction technique redefines the notion of prefab.

A green roof also helps settle the building into the landscape and contributes to a healthy indoor environment. Green roof and pond photos courtesy of owner.

A Breath of Fresh Air

Sep 11, 2015 | Pam Purves

This Mulmur house was designed from the ground up with healthy living in mind.

Additions to this stone house blend seamlessly with the original 19th-century structure. Photo by Pam Purves.

The Little House Down the Lane

Jun 16, 2015 | Pam Purves

The owner knew from the start that she wanted a small stone house and looked for two years before learning of this one from a friend in the area.

Renovations preserved the classic proportions of this Gothic Revival farmhouse. Photo by Pam Purves.

An Unexpected Country Life

Mar 23, 2015 | Pam Purves

A Sunday drive in the hills took a surprise turn, leading a Toronto couple on a delightful journey into the past.

A Timely Salvation

Nov 17, 2014 | Pam Purves

An abandoned stone church in Caledon is blessed with a second life.

The north side of the house reveals a little of the Pan-Abode structure. Photo by Pam Purves.

From Mystery to Modern

Sep 11, 2014 | Pam Purves

Solving a mystery was just the first step in transforming a tired Pan-Abode into a contemporary, eco-friendly dwelling.

The established trees shield the entrance to the house and provide natural shade where trillium, May apple and wild anemone flourish in the woodland garden.

A European Manor in the Erin Countryside

Jun 17, 2014 | Pam Purves

The established trees shield the entrance to the house and provide natural shade where trillium, May apple and wild anemone flourish in the woodland garden.

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