Cape Breton golf course residences win national award
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The recent construction of seasonal homes at a Cape Breton golf course is proving to be a hole-in-one on the national stage.
The recent construction of seasonal homes at a Cape Breton golf course is proving to be a hole-in-one on the national stage.
The Governor General’s Medals in Architecture for 2024 highlighted 12 outstanding Canadian projects by architects. The awards, which are administered jointly with the Canada Council for the Arts, seeks to raise “public awareness of architecture as a vital cultural force in Canadian society,” according to the Royal Architecture.
Some recipients include the $51-million Churchill Meadows Community Centre and Sports Park in Mississauga, the $22-million Pumphouse in Winnipeg and the $1.25 million Garden Laneway House in Toronto.
The Cabot Cliffs Residences, Halfway Hut and Pro Shop also secured the honour, the only Maritime spot to earn such a recognition this year.
“The jury noted the contextual response and materiality, as a refreshing departure for this landscape-driven recreation residence,” the award website reads. “The simple wood vernacular traditions of Cape Breton aligns with the dramatic landscape.
“The jury also noted the social connections offered by the communal kitchen, dining and living areas, which allows this village to go beyond typical recreation properties. The result is an architecture that is rooted in the place, offering a connection with the natural setting - complete with natural pathways and views to the ocean.”
The project, designed by FBM Architecture – a Halifax-based company – started in the planning phase in 2019 and officially opened its doors to seasonal residents in October 2023.
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