Unique Houses of Waterloo Region

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Being the huge Arthur Erickson fan that I am, it would be impossible not to mention Hilborn House.

 
I toured this house some years ago on an Doors Open Day. It had undergone renovations and the renovating architect was on hand. She was conscious of the scrutiny she would receive in handling an iconic structure. The tour underlined Erickson’s belief that a building should complement and extend its natural setting.

A couple days ago, the the 21 degree forecast (for November 4th!) made it impossible to resist a late-season kayak outing on the Grand River. The house “complements the setting” so well that you can hardly see it, even with the leaves mostly down. In fact, I was almost past it on the far side of the river before I recognized it. My little point-and-shoot camera was quickly pressed into action. Apologies to Lens for the artistic demerit.