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10/20/2026

10/20/2026

Honoured to share that Belfountain House by UUfie has been awarded the Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) in the Architectural Design – Restoration & Renovation category.

The Architecture MasterPrize is an international award celebrating design excellence, creativity, and innovation across architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture, recognizing outstanding work from around the world.

Belfountain House reimagines a 1970s chalet on the Niagara Escarpment, exploring how an existing structure can be transformed through a renewed relationship with the landscape, light, and movement.

Thank you to for this recognition.

09/08/2026

Belfountain House explores the connection between people, space, and nature.

A series of spaces blur the boundary between inside and outside, bringing the surrounding landscape into everyday life. At the centre, the net becomes a place to pause, play, gather, and connect—between people, between levels, and with the landscape beyond.

Architecture becomes less about separating inside from outside, and more about creating opportunities for connection.

09/01/2026

Site visit
Moving ahead!

08/21/2026

“Almost like a hike.”

UUfie’s renovated Belfountain House in Ontario’s Niagara Escarpment is organised around the slope of the land, with spaces unfolding through gradual transitions, changing views and moments of pause.

The 430-square-metre chalet preserves the northern portion of the original 1970s structure while transforming the southern half within its existing footprint. A single elongated roof brings both portions together, following the slope of the site.

“We were interested in how the house could feel less like an object placed on the land and more like something shaped by it,” says UUfie cofounder Irene Gardpoit.

As cofounder Eiri Ota describes it, “We imagined the experience almost like a hike.”

Thank you Dezeen for featuring Belfountain House, and to Kate Mazade for the story.

Read the full feature on Dezeen.

07/28/2026

Continuing the exploration and reigniting the energy of the studio through ideas, experimentation, and dialogue.

This architectural competition invited us to step beyond our ongoing work and imagine new possibilities for cultural spaces and public life.

We are drawn to projects that bring people together in a platform for connection, exchange, and shared experiences.

07/14/2026

Revontulet
Helsinki Museum Proposal

Revontulet in Finnish for “fox fires,” is a cultural museum proposal for Helsinki inspired by the atmospheric qualities of auroral light. The design explores how movement and reflection can shape an immersive public and exhibition experience rooted in Finnish identity and the waterfront context.

The architectural form is defined by fluid, undulating geometry and a dynamic façade layered with iridescent material. By day, the building reflects the movement of water and sky; by night, it transforms into a glowing civic landmark reminiscent of the Northern Lights.

A key design strategy is the integration of public and cultural space. A central public plaza extends into the building, connecting exterior and interior life and supporting activities such as gathering, learning, dining, and leisure. Circulation is continuous and experiential, with ramps and stairs guiding visitors through varied spatial conditions from open social areas to quiet contemplative galleries.

07/07/2026

Some of the most meaningful design moments are the quietest.

At Belfountain House, concealed storage, crafted millwork, integrated handles, and thoughtful thresholds come together to support the rituals of everyday life. Details that don't ask for attention but, simply make living feel effortless.