The Manse Boutique Inn in Picton is ready to open its’ doors for May 1st 2012. The historic manse located next to the Picton United Church has been fully renovated to include a number of bedrooms and common spaces for travelers. Aspa and wine tasting cellar are located in the basement. Both exterior renovations and additions were sensitive to the character of the existing building. #Manse #OurProject

Mike Holmes’ framers have completed the structure of the Ravine House. The bright orange house wrap definitely cause attention to the project! #OurProject #RavineHouse

Lapointe Architects is working with the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation to design 10 public housing units for construction in 2012/13. Designs have been completed for 6 different buildings which will be built in 2 different phases. The buildings types include single family dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, and a multi-unit building. Funding has been received for the first phase of construction, to begin in late 2012. Lapointe Architects looks forwards to reviewing th

The mild winter saw the completion of the framing of the Orchard House in Simcoe County. The windows are installed, the roofing has begun, and exterior timber elements have been erected. Both the interior and exterior spaces of the house have taken shape and we are excited to see completion later this summer! #OurProject #architecture #OrchardHouse #greenarchitecture

The renovation of the Picton Manse into a luxury 7 bedroom Inn has been featured in the spring 2012 issue of County & Quinte Living. The article (pages 34-41) details the work that went into the complex renovation and includes several fantastic photos by Daniel Vaughan. http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/Launch.aspx?EID=8d1f78dd-48da-41af-a027-5999591042d9 #architecture #Manse #OurProject #Awards

Construction on the 2300 sf renovation and addition to a single family dwelling on Chudleigh Avenue is complete. This is another example of sustainable infill housing by Ristic Homes. #OurProject #Chudleigh #architecture #InfillHousing

Mike Holmes' crew has been framing River House, despite all the rain this spring. Both the house and the garage are taking shape. Tarps are covering the flat roof sections to avoid water getting into the house prior to the roofing membranes being installed. Unfortunately, the tarps obscure the usual connection to the Credit River! #greenarchitecture #OurProject #architecture #RiverHouse

Framing of the Ravine House has begun. It is primarily being framed with BluWood to address client concerns with air quality and mold issues. This bright wood will prevent mold and mildew from growing inside the wall cavities. #OurProject #RavineHouse

The Ravine House site has been excavated according to stringent conditions laid out in the Site Plan Control process. To date, footings have been poured and the contractor, Mike Holmes is preparing to pour the foundation walls. #RavineHouse #architecture #OurProject

The Bunky on Chuckery Hill had its windows installed and cladding completed last month. The remaining site work including stair to the fire pit and the deck guards has just been completed in time for winter get-away! #greenarchitecture #architecture #Bunky #OurProject

Mike Holmes and The Holmes Group have started the construction of River House and have installed silt fencing. Tree hoarding and the pool has been covered. The deep foundations designed to resist future shore erosion are in the ground. The detached garage and the house are being built at the same time. #OurProject #architecture #RiverHouse #greenarchitecture

Construction has started on the 2900 sf Orchard House in Norfolk County. The well has been dug, and excavation and foundations have proceeded. It may be a busy fall to have this house enclosed before winter sets in. #OurProject #OrchardHouse #architecture #greenarchitecture

Lapointe Architects is pleased to see a small gem completed this summer season. At the South Bay Residence site (which also houses the Artists’ Studio) the construction of a beachside cabana has been completed by Terpstra Construction. The 96 sf outdoor building evokes the structure and character of the future home, just with a few less walls! #OurProject #greenarchitecture #architecture #SouthBay

Lapointe Architects are honoured to have clients who let them indulge in their creative vision and let them build it to boot! The “nest” loft area in the Artists’ Studio was hand built by the Lapointe team to meet safety requirements required by the building code, while providing a strong design feature within the studio space. Photo by APHUA #SouthBay #OurProject #ArtistHouse #architecture #greenarchitecture #Nest

Construction on the 2300 sf renovation and addition to a single family dwelling on Chudleigh Avenue has begun. #Chudleigh #OurProject