Outdoor

Architect Janna Levitt devised a creative emellishment for a residence in Canada. Photo by: Philip Cheung

An enormous bi-fold door from Sun Paradise peels back to open the upgraded kitchen-dining area to a new raised terrace. The home's exterior is wrapped in an insulated render system.

At one end of the L-shaped terrace, interior designer Martine Brisson included room for a full outdoor kitchen so the family could prepare meals without stepping inside during the warmer months.

Two-year-old Annika and five-year-old Soren make music on the "nap swing," a popular hangout spot for kids and adults alike.

Their daughters, Annapurna, left, and Siddartha, play with their dog, Anouck, beneath the kangaroo paws in the entry garden courtyard.

The door to the house is actually on the side of the house, further adding to the sense of privacy the Shozis sought.

The swimming pool offers an alternative plunge to the nearby Bantam River.

The view from the bathroom.

A wood-lined outdoor shower adds a modern touch to one of the decks.