Riverside Residence

Location: Canada
Year / Status: 2021

River-facing exterior of Riverside Residence with tall windows and projecting window frames — Expansive walls of glass connect Riverside Residence to views of the river and surrounding landscape.

Riverside Residence — project image 2 — The arrival view brings together the timber garage door, layered rooflines and tree-lined setting.

Riverside Residence modern custom home with pool surrounded by autumn trees — Riverside Residence modern custom home and pool by BLDG Workshop.

Riverside Residence modern custom home backyard with pool and copper-toned exterior — Riverside Residence custom home backyard and pool by BLDG Workshop.

Riverside Residence — project image 3 — Wood cabinetry, a sculpted island and high-level windows connect the kitchen to the open living space.

Corten steel fireplace beneath the sloping hardwood ceiling in the Riverside Residence living room — A custom one-piece Corten steel fireplace anchors the living space beneath a Northern Wide Plank hardwood ceiling.

Riverside Residence — project image 5 — Exterior visualization showing the relationship between the driveway, entrance and planted front garden.

Riverside Residence — project image 6 — Garden-side visualization exploring tall window bays and the home's connection to the sloping landscape.

Riverside Residence — project image 7 — Entrance visualization highlighting the projecting window frames and layered roof forms.

Angled view of the custom one-piece Corten steel fireplace and low hearth at Riverside Residence — Angled view of the custom one-piece Corten steel fireplace, the focal point of the river-facing living space.

Front view of the one-piece Corten steel fireplace and broad hearth at Riverside Residence — Front view of the one-piece Corten steel fireplace and broad hearth at Riverside Residence.

Riverside Residence — project image 8 — An alternate exterior visualization studies the entrance facade and its rhythm of tall windows.

Riverside Residence — project image 9 — Front approach visualization showing how the garage and main entrance sit within the landscaped setting.

Riverside Residence — project image 10 — Interior concept visualization connecting the living area, kitchen and stair beneath a faceted wood ceiling.

Riverside Residence — project image 11 — An alternate interior concept view explores the open-plan layout and glazing around the living space.

Riverside Residence — project image 12 — Living-room concept visualization showing the fireplace, stair and high-level windows beneath the sloping ceiling.

Overlooking a riverbank, Riverside Residence brings natural light and the surrounding landscape into the home through expansive walls of glass. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame views of the river and trees, connecting the interior to its setting.

In the living space, a custom one-piece Corten steel fireplace stands beneath a Northern Wide Plank hardwood ceiling. The pairing creates a warm, dramatic focal point alongside the river-facing glazing.

Project credits

Architectural design: BLDG Workshop
Custom build: Easton Homes
Interior design: Mary McLorn Valle
Photography: @craft_photo_video

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