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Inside an Ontario cabin home so pristine it looks unreal, July, 2026.

A Bijou Waterfront Home Designed for Sensorial Living, May, 2026.

Modern house with wooden exterior walls and large windows, illuminated from within, set against a backdrop of fall foliage and trees during dusk.

Magnifissance

30 Best Architecture and Design Firms in Canada – Thirty firms, countless regional voices — a snapshot of Canadian architecture today, February, 2026.

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Architizer

Canadian Cottagecore: 10 Remote Residences Across the Great White North

If Heated Rivalry left you wondering why Canadians are obsessed with cottages, here’s your answer — in CLT, cedar and granite, February, 2026.

An aerial view of an island with houses and trees, surrounded by a calm lake at sunset.

Architizer

Back Bay A-Frame by Peter Braithwaite Studio, January, 2026.

A modern A-frame house with dark exterior facing a snowy landscape during dusk, with trees in the background and a small figure standing outside.

Architectural Record

6 Small Architecture Studios Punching Above Their Weight in 2025, December 2025.

Aerial view of a modern house with a black roof, outdoor seating area, and surrounding trees at dusk.

Architizer

The Towering ‘B-Frame’ Boathouse Turned Private Residence, December 2025.

A modern black A-frame house with large glass windows is situated in a snowy landscape during sunset, with a crescent moon visible in the sky.

Plain Magazine

Armstrong Cottage by Peter Braithwaite Studio, October, 2025.

A modern black house with large windows situated in a forested area during sunset, with trees and a river in the background.

Architectural Record

Net ZERO hero: An off grid, net zero island retreat affords a young Toronto family the opportunity to commune with nature, whilst rekindling nostalgic childhood memories, Fall 2025.

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Kabin Magazine

Architect Peter Braithwaite creates the dream paradise for a young Canadian family, September 2025.

A modern house with large glass windows and a metal roof is set in a lush, green forested area with tall trees and a rocky landscape, visible during dusk.

Exágono

Maritime Models: Peter Braithwaite Studio Elevates Design-Build Architecture, September 2025.

A modern house with wooden exterior walls and metal roofs, built on stilts, situated in a snowy landscape with trees and rocks, under a cloudy sky.

Architizer

This Clever Twist On an A-Frame Cabin? It Started in a Classroom, July 2025.

A modern, angular black house with large windows in a snow-covered landscape at sunset, with a person and three dogs in the foreground.

Dwell+

Inside an Ecohome on Stilts in Nova Scotia, July 2025.

Two modern black wooden houses on a hill, surrounded by lush green trees and bushes, with a wooden pathway leading to the houses, under a clear sky.

Maclean’s

Modern wooden house with a rust-colored geometric section, large vertical window, and outdoor staircase, set against a clear sky and sandy landscape.

Maclean’s

Inside a Salt-Sprayed Beach House in New Brunswick, June 2025.

A Narrow Boardwalk Divides Two Volumes of a Family Home in Canada, March 2025.

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Plain Magazine

Armstrong Cottage Doubles Down on its Sustainable Island Presence, February 2025.

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Plain Magazine

Peter Braithwaite - Peter Braithwaite Studio Pt. 2, January 2024.

Behind the Build Podcast

Peter Braithwaite - Peter Braithwaite Studio Pt. 1, January 2024.

Behind the Build Podcast

PETER BRAITHWAITE STUDIO: Natural Forces: Design & Craft of A Nova Scotian Architectural Identity, 2024.

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Oscar Riera Ojeda Publishers

Architecture Masterprize Jury Winner: Small Firm of the Year Award in Residential Architecture, 2024.

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Architecture Masterprize

RAIC – 2024 Emerging Architectural Practice Award – Peter Braithwaite Studio.

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Canadian Architect

Camping Turned Into Glamping After a Family Built Twin Tiny Cabins in the Woods, May 17, 2024.

Modern black wooden house with large glass windows situated in a wooded area with trees and rocks, during sunset.

Dwell

Utility and Play – The Sandbox by Peter Braithwaite Studio, Winter 2024.

Modern wooden house with black stairs against a partly cloudy sky during daytime.

The Local Project

Retaining a site’s natural ecosystem enables built structures to enjoy ecosystem services, July 2024.

A scenic view of a river winding through a forest with colorful fall foliage, a small modern house near the water, and a clear blue sky.

Frame Magazine

This Coastal Dwelling in Canada Embraces Extreme Weather and Thoughtful Design, November 2024.

Modern house with wooden exterior and large window, set against a backdrop of a sky with clouds during daytime. The front yard has a gravel pathway, a small rock border, and a few young plants, with neighboring houses visible.

Plain Magazine

A CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK Nova Scotia’s New Vernacular: Peter Braithwaite Creates Strong Form, November 2023.

Modern building with a rectangular shape and extensive glass windows, set on stilts, surrounded by trees and rocks, during dusk.

Architect Magazine

Modern house with a wooden exterior and a metal staircase leading to a rooftop balcony. Two people are visible, one walking on the gravel yard and the other standing on the balcony. The house is under a partly cloudy blue sky, with nearby trees and neighboring houses.

Archilovers

The Sandbox | Peter Braithwaite Studio, March 2023.

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Dwell

These Are Dwell’s Most Popular Homes of 2023, December 2023.

Archinect Celebrates Canada Day by Highlighting 15 Architecture Firms That Are Defining the Future of Canadian Architecture, July 2023.

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Archinect

Range Rover X Sharp, Master Builder Innovator Peter Braithwaite is changing the face of architecture, May 2023.

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Sharp Magazine

Canada Council for the Arts

Ronald J. Thom Award for Early Design Achievement, June 2023.

Foul Weather Is No Match for This Boxy New Brunswick Home—or the Steel Stair Wrapped Around It, February 2023.

Modern tiny house with a wooden exterior, large window, and an external staircase leading to a rooftop deck, situated in a scenic outdoor area with gravel ground and landscaping.

Dwell

Peter Braithwaite wins Ronald J. Thom Award for Early Design Achievement, July 2023.

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Canadian Architect

Modern multi-story house with large windows, situated behind a pile of rocks and a construction area.

Elle Decor

The Sandbox, a wooden house that knows the meaning of community, January 2023.

This boxy house on the shores of Canada celebrates its site and makers, November 2022.

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Wallpaper*

A modern building with a wooden exterior wall and a black metal overhang, with a woman in white walking past it in a suburban area with other houses and a blue sky in the background.

Nuvo

Home of the Week: The Sandbox by Peter Braithwaite Studio, November 2022.

This is Not Your Typical East Coast Canadian Architecture, January 11, 2022.

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Sharp Magazine

Designing Canada 2022. Highlighting the country’s best architecture, interiors and housewares in 2022.

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The Globe and Mail

This Sun-Soaked Cabin in the Canadian Wilderness Is a Breath of Fresh Air, January 14, 2021.

Modern house with black and wooden exterior, illuminated interior, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage, during dusk.

Dwell+

Emerging Talent : The studio’s capabilities span from architecture to construction, industrial design and building, August 1, 2021.

Open magazine spread showcasing architectural designs of Peter Braithwaite Studio, featuring exterior and interior photos of modern houses, along with a black-and-white team portrait.

Canadian Architect

Modern multi-story house with black wooden siding and vertical wooden paneling, large windows, and a small landscaped garden with plants and a tree in front.

E-Architect

Elm House in Halifax, 2021.

This Stylish Cabin is a Dreamy Escape in Isolated Nova Scotia, March 2021.

Modern house with dark exterior and warm lit interior, surrounded by trees with fall foliage, during dawn or dusk.

Plain Magazine

Nova Scotia architect’s home studio is a DIY beauty, August 2019.

Modern, black-framed two-story house with large glass windows, surrounded by trees and an open sky.

The Globe and Mail

Our firm was selected by Wallpaper* Magazine as one of the “world’s most promising emerging practices in 2019”.

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Wallpaper*

Structured Plans : Architect Peter Braithwaite on Creating His Own Path to Success, 2020.

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[EDIT] Magazine

Nova Scotia’s Back Bay Studio by Architect Peter Braithwaite, December 2019.

Modern, elevated house with large glass windows, situated among trees and open land at dusk, illuminated from inside.

Plain Magazine

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EnRoute Magazine

Canada's Best New Bars 2018.

A modern two-story house with black and wooden exterior siding, large front windows, and a sloped roof, surrounded by greenery and trees, during sunset.

The Coast Halifax

Black magic on Elm Street, April 6, 2017.

Photograph of a modern architectural building with a tree in front and a person walking nearby, under a clear blue sky.

Phaidon Press

Architizer : The World's Best Architecture (12th Annual), 2025.

Modern black small house with large glass windows and a sloped roof, surrounded by rocks, with a cozy outdoor seating area featuring bean bag chairs.

Prestel Publishing

Kleine Häuser Unter 120 m2, November 2024.

The Futureproof Home - Design for Conscious Living, September 2024.

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Frame Publishers

A cozy interior with wooden wall panels, two black and white chairs with sheepskin throws, a small wooden side table with a lamp and books, and a rectangular window showing an outdoor scene with trees and a roof.

Booq Publishing

WOOD: Cozy Interiors for Timeless Living Spaces, May 2024.

Modern living room with large windows, wooden dining table with chairs, and a white sofa, overlooking a garden with trees.

ENKI Magazine

Life is a Journey : Peter Braithwaite Studio Feature - Volume 55 - Summer 2023.

Small Structures of Nova Scotia: Spaces of Solitude, Necessity, and Simplicity, October 2021.

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Nibus Publishing