Returning to the Mountains | Designing a Luxury Mountain Home in Canmore

Every great project starts before a single line is drawn. Foreshew Design Associates travelled to Canmore, Alberta to begin the discovery phase on a new custom home project in the Canadian Rockies. With stunning views of the Three Sisters mountain range and an acre and a half to work with, the first step is understanding the site — the topography, the views worth framing, and how this home will eventually be lived in. Joining principal designer Alex Foreshew on this visit is interior designer Paris McKenna of Paris McKenna Design. When the architect and interior designer are aligned from day one, the result is a home that feels seamless from the outside in — and nothing gets lost in translation. This is where it begins. Foreshew Design Associates is an architectural design studio based in Port Carling, Ontario, working across Muskoka and beyond. We design primary residences and destination homes for clients who expect more than 'standard' residential architecture. Our work is driven by bold ideas, strong architectural language, and a refusal to replicate what’s already been done. Every project is site-specific, shaped by its environment and the way the home is meant to be lived in. No templates. No shortcuts. Nothing generic. By integrating architecture, interiors, and technical design from day one, we maintain control over the full design narrative; from first sketch to built form. The result is architecture that is distinctive, intentional, and built to perform across demanding landscapes; on the water, in the mountains, or in the urban fabric. To learn more about Foreshew Design Associates, visit: https://www.foreshewda.com CONNECT WITH US Instagram:   / foreshew_da   TikTok:   / foreshew_da   Facebook:   / foreshewda   LinkedIn:   / foreshew-design-associates   #banff #architecture #mountainhomes