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Tallis Architecture

A Fredericton architecture firm with a focus on sustainable and contextualized design.

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Often, sustainability means using what you have. T Often, sustainability means using what you have. This material palette is for a client moving into a new office space who wanted a lighter feel while reusing their existing burgundy and mahogany furniture. Because we were on a short timeline, we used in-stock options, including recycled content where available. The result is a fresh update that is good for the budget and the planet.
In many spaces, the most impactful work of the arc In many spaces, the most impactful work of the architect is invisible. It is the careful balance, centering, and alignment in three dimensions that creates a room that feels harmonious.
A built-in banquette runs the full length of this A built-in banquette runs the full length of this dining room, the heart of the home. The length accommodates the table with and without extensions, and is a family hub for meals, games, puzzles, and more.
Colour in unexpected places creates a unified stor Colour in unexpected places creates a unified story throughout this passive home.
The built-in live edge bench in this dining room i The built-in live edge bench in this dining room is also a welcoming window seat to bask in the morning sun.
Exterior window awnings can help control solar hea Exterior window awnings can help control solar heat gain and light on south-facing windows in summer. Because the angle of the sun is lower in winter, awnings can be designed to let in the winter sun and block the higher angle of the summer sun.
With Passive homes, it typically makes sense to se With Passive homes, it typically makes sense to separate the home and garage for maximum thermal efficiency. This early concept sketch of an ocean-facing home shows how the main body of the house can be connected to the garage with a breezeway. This creates a sense of entrance to the home and is an ideal mudroom.
Subdivided washrooms are a great solution for mult Subdivided washrooms are a great solution for multi-person households. Giving the w/c and bathing area their own private spaces allows double the number of people to use the washroom at the same time.
This “everything room” contains multiple funct This “everything room” contains multiple functions within one efficient area. With close adjacency to two frequently used rooms, it offers convenient storage out of sight. The sink does triple duty as a secondary kitchen sink, laundry sink, and washroom sink. Pocket doors keep walking paths clear.
A second floor panoramic window will frame the rhy A second floor panoramic window will frame the rhythm of the seasons and the days. The branches of the maple outside speak to the location in the year. The West-facing dormer offers a daily sunset view. This space is also a good example of an efficiency trick - a widened hallway carves out just enough space for a shared office within the “public” space.
A kitchen hearth brings warmth to the most populat A kitchen hearth brings warmth to the most populated room in the home. Personalized tiles were painted at a local pottery studio by the owners, infusing memory and story into this fireside.
In this hybrid library/music room, hardware was ch In this hybrid library/music room, hardware was chosen for its whimsy in hinting at what is behind the closed door.
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