The residence of a renowned Edmonton architect is for sale for $1.4M

If you had the opportunity to design and build your own home, what would you include, and what would you do differently?

Well, if you’re one of Edmonton’s most renowned architects, you have the skills and experience to turn that question into a reality. Located at 9756 86th Ave. NW in the heart of Strathcona, this one-of-a-kind residence was designed and built by architect Donna Clare as her personal residence.

Built in 2000, the house has two bedrooms and two bathrooms across more than 2,100 square feet of living space. It sits on a double lot, which gave Clare plenty of room to work with.

It has been listed for $1,398,000, and here’s what to know about this dazzling home.

Clare is a partner emerita and architect at Dialog, where she was a partner for more than 20 years. Originally trained as a biochemist as well as an architect, her influence and impact can be seen and felt throughout Edmonton.

Her portfolio includes work on the Walterdale Bridge, 100 Street Funicular, the Royal Alberta Museum, the ATB Financial Arts Barns, the Telus World of Science’s Aurora project, the Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering, the Alberta School for the Deaf, the kihêw waciston Indigenous Centre, and St. Joseph Seminary.

In 2019, her contributions were recognized with an induction into the City of Edmonton’s Arts and Culture Hall of Fame. She is a fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts.

With a resume like that, it’s no surprise that this home is a visually striking work of art.

“The home is a deeply considered expression of her exceptional eye for proportion, material, and detail,” the home’s listing reads.

The interior is bright and open, with spaces that flow seamlessly into one another.

Expansive windows bring in plenty of daylight and blend with the surrounding landscape.

The home has a warm industrial aesthetic, complemented by quality materials, designer lighting by LightForm, in-floor heating, and a level of craftsmanship that gives it the feel of a lived-in art gallery.

Soaring ceilings and a large feature fireplace anchor the main living area, while the kitchen feels intimate with a small breakfast nook.

The bathrooms are standouts as well. Details including a spacious walk-in shower, clawfoot tub, and teal tile give the space a little colour and personality.

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There’s also plenty of balcony space, making it easy to enjoy the outdoors from just about any vantage point.

Our favourite part of the home, though, may be the courtyard.

The home’s double lot made plenty of room for a beautifully landscaped outdoor space that functions as the heart of the home. Tall walls surround the yard, giving the feeling of a private urban compound.

But that privacy doesn’t come at the cost of location. The property is still in the middle of one of Edmonton’s most vibrant and walkable neighbourhoods, close to Mill Creek Ravine and its extensive trail network, local cafes, and everything happening along Whyte Avenue.

According to the listing agent Clare Packer, Donna Clare is selling the home after relocating to Ontario.

It’s a stunning home, and we hope its next owner appreciates everything that makes it so special!

You can view the full listing on the Realtor website.

Would you buy this house? Let us know in the comments.