A Day in the Life of an Architect
A day in the life of an Architect What is a day in the life of an architect like? At Lakeside Architecture it is probably a lot different than your typical architecture office. I am an architect that likes to do site visits, likes to get to know my clients, sketch...
What does an Architect do?
What does an Architect do? An architect is a person who plans, designs and reviews the design of buildings. To practice architecture means to provide services in connection with the design of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the buildings that have...
Design Trends 2020
Design Trends 2020 I was reading the latest edition of Canadian House and Home and Linda Reeves has written a great article on how to design your home or plan your renovation for lasting value. The article really resonated with me as I am often asked these questions...
A Very Special Commission
A Very Special Commission As my career grows so does the nature of the work that I am commissioned to undertake. This year, I was lucky enough to be chosen to design an addition and outside landscaping on a very special cottage. I was commissioned to design an...
Please join me at the Spring Cottage Life Show
The spring Cottage Life Show is a time for many of us to get excited again about our cottage and to think about all the new cottage projects that we are undertaking for 2020 (mine is a new deck). So please join me at the Cottage Life Show and visit me at my booth. The Show runs from March 26 – 29, 2020 at the International Centre in Mississauga.
Working with an Architect
Architecture is a mysterious profession. Often depicted in films, the Architect is portrayed as an elusive creative figure dressed in black sitting behind a drafting table in a converted factory and living in modern glass house. Although a creative profession,...
How to Navigate the Cottage Life Show
How to Navigate the Cottage Life Show! The Cottage Life Show is THE show for cottagers. It has over 600 exhibitors showing boats, docks, builders, contractors, innovative building products, green solutions, decor and style, arts and crafts, food and...
Lifestyle and Architectural Design
One of the most overlooked aspectsof design is designinga custom home or cottage to fit your lifestyle. I have so many renovation clients that hire me after they have built “plan spec” homes that don’t fit their needsor wants. The dining room is too small or the mud…READ MORE
Choosing an Architecture Firm
Following up on our 2018 Blog –“10 Questions to Ask your Architect”, we thought we would dedicate this blog to how to choose an Architecture Firm. Finding an architect or architectural firm is now easier than ever with internet tools like HOUZZ, google,and search…READ MORE