Tollendal Residence

Ted Handy and Associates Architectural Digest

We are so excited to share one of our projects that was featured in the ourhomes Magazine - Holiday/Winter 2024/2025 edition. The home is the residence of Ted and Carolen, and they were truly a joy to work with. Their home is located on Lake Couchiching and blends the past with their forever home ideals. We are so happy for them, and excited for the years and memories to come that they will cherish in their home.    Click on the link below to see the full article feature: https://issuu.com/ourhomesmagazine/docs/oh_barrie_holwint_2024_25_optimized?fr=sODFkZTY5Njc0OTY ...Read More

One of our historical site projects has been featured in the Vol. 18 - No. 27 issue of Novae Res Urbis, as the City of Barrie prepares "to restore a historic landmark and create a new community space".  It is expected that the "'Allandale train station revitalization will be the genesis of revitalization in the Allandale area.'"  Click here to read...Read More

One of our custom homes was featured in the March/April 2015 issue of Good Life Magazine. “With hand crafted floors, artist sculpted decorative accents and quality as the design mandate, this home is a bespoken jewel called The Eyrie”. Click here to read...Read More

"Designing a dream landscape that reflects the individuality of the homeowners, the architecture of the home, and pays homage to the natural surroundings, is no easy task." Read more about the McEwan Residence, designed by Ted Handy & Associates, in Reno & Decor Magazine....Read More

Ted Handy is happiest when people don't notice his work. As an architect, Handy's aim is to create buildings that blend into the natural surroundings not overpower them. A prime example of that design philosophy can be found in his latest project, the South Shore Community Centre. It was designed to make the most of the bay, incorporate the existing building and fit into the landscape of the waterfront without standing out like a sore thumb. Handy is pleased with the finished project. "Architecture should only complement the natural environment. " You can never get better than that," said Handy, owner of Ted Handy and Associates, Handy considers himself both an artist and a businessman, "Architecture is the greatest social art. "You can't do architecture in isolation. It has its technical demands but it's an art form," he said. Designing buildings is an interactive art form, in that people can...Read More