HOUSE AND GARDEN / NOVEMBER 2024
“All Four Seasons. A previously underutilized outdoor space is given a new lease on life and transformed into a thoughtful spot to relax, entertain, cook and play. Overlooking a serene forested conservation area, the new outdoor space serves as a perfect extension of the home…”
OCEAN HOME / NOVEMBER 2024
“A fresh approach. Contemporary replaces cookie-cutter in this Toronto family home. The setting of their three-storey, detached home was perfect: Toronto’s Beaches neighborhood is just 20 minutes from downtown, but set on the shores of Lake Ontario.”
DESIGNLINES / AUGUST 2024
“Studio HA/WA reimages Outdoor Living. West of Toronto, a forgotten backyard gets a second life. The friendly, neighbourly vibe inspired a space perfect for impromptu gatherings and family activities.
LIVING ETC - JUNE 2024
“Before and After. This Backyard Went From Basic Lawn to an Outdoor Entertaining Paradise. The soft tones in the backyard of this Ontario home with the ever-so-grand amenities is one to keep an eye out for. We spoke to one of the designers and here's what they had to say about it.”
ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST - MIDDLE EAST / MAY 2024
“Alfresco areas can easily be overlooked or treated as an afterthought – not so for Erin Hannon-Watkinson, founder and creative director of Studio HA/WA, who met the challenge of this backyard by reimagining it for all four seasons, day and night”
ELLE DECORATION - FRANCE / JUNE 2024
“Before/After: the transformation of an ordinary garden into a contemporary oasis. Completely redesigned and organized, this garden without much interest is transformed into a little paradise. On the program: swimming pool, outdoor kitchen and garden furniture.”
ARCELLO - JULY 2024
“Full redesign of a rural backyard to create a cohesive outdoor-living space. Including pool, pool house, outdoor shower, dining pavilion with outdoor kitchen, outdoor living area with fireplace, new deck and new furniture throughout.”
RUE MAGAZINE / WINTER 2023
“Call it city living, with a beachy twist. Erin Hannon-Watkinson of STUDIO HA/WA brings the best of both worlds to this Toronto home - and adds endless storage, unique customizations and bright details along the way”
HOUSE & GARDEN - SOUTH AFRICA / MAY 2024
“Explore this modern Toronto home with unexpected luxuries around every corner. Blending the modern city lifestyle with seaside-inspired touches, this Canadian home is a master class on indoor-outdoor living”
ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST - ITALY / JUNE 2024
“A house on the lake with city charm and the exclusive atmosphere of a luxury hotel. As comfortable as a luxury hotel and as charming as a house on the lake, The Beaches House is the latest project in Toronto by Canadian studio HA/WA. ”
STYLE AT HOME-OUTDOOR LIVING / MAY 2023
“Big City, Small Yard. A home in Toronto with a tiny backyard gets not one, but two fabulous outdoor spaces.”
ARCELLO - JUNE 2024
“What started as a main floor renovation, quickly expanded into a three-level renovation, which included the re-design of the lower level, principal bedroom, exterior design, landscape design coordination, complete re-design of the backyard and the addition of a new roof deck.”
NUEVO ESTILO / JULY 2024
“A home with a front porch and a backyard that features relaxed and contemporary interiors. It has everything we could dream of to enjoy a pleasant life at home: from a barbecue area to a cinema room and a gym to always stay in shape.”
NUEVO ESTILO / AUGUST 2024
“A private patio with outdoor kitchen, swimming pool, garden and multiple outdoor relaxation areas. The perfect example of how to get the most out of an outdoor space.”
