At the southern edge of Alberta, the prairie fields stretch as far as the eye can see. Overhead, the sky spans seemingly forever, the vast blue broken only by the occasional wisp of cloud. A river bends and winds through the endless expanse of grass. Far in the distance, you see the sweet grass hills of Montana. This picturesque spot is a timeless showcase of the province’s natural beauty. And for the family who has farmed this land for generations, it’s also the setting of their newly constructed modern home and expanded shop. Appreciating the landscape and ensuring the buildings complement this magnificent scenery was a priority for the homeowners. They engaged Spencer Court, architect at One One Ten Architecture + Urbanism, who shared their vision to embrace the prairie setting. The shop and adjacent home are the latest additions to this multi-generation family farm. At 35,000 square feet and 28 feet high, the shop is “a farmer’s dream come true” says Court. The building will house combines, tractors and other essential farm equipment. “In that particular setting of the landscape you want buildings to feel like they’ve come out of that place or out of the ground.” explains Court. … Continue reading Big build on the prairie