Saunders Architecture

Saunders Architecture www.saunders.no Saunders Architecture was founded by the Canadian architect Todd Saunders in 1998.

Bringing together dynamic building and material experimentation with traditional methods of craft, Bergen-based Saunders Architecture has worked on cultural and residential projects right across Norway, as well as England, Denmark, Italy, Sweden and Canada. Led by a strong contemporary design sensibility, the studio believes that architecture must play an important role in creating place, using fo

rm, materials and texture to help evoke and shape memory and human interaction. The office operates within existing natural as well as manmade contexts, with examples ranging from an award-nominated dramatic viewpoint structure set amidst a rich
protected landscape to several new-build houses within more traditional suburban settings. Saunders has lived and worked in Bergen since 1996, following his studies at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in Halifax and McGill University in Montreal. He continues to combine teaching with practice and has been a part-time teacher at the Bergen Architecture School since 2001. Saunders has also lectured and taught at schools in Scandinavia, the UK and Canada and was a visiting professor at The University of Quebec in Montreal.

Exciting News from Fogo Island, Newfoundland, CanadaWe’ve acquired a charming old schoolhouse and am embarking on a jour...
09/06/2026

Exciting News from Fogo Island, Newfoundland, Canada

We’ve acquired a charming old schoolhouse and am embarking on a journey to restore it into a vibrant studio and workspace for our creative endeavors. 🎨🏡

We are looking to hire 1 to 2 skilled carpenters (or architecture students with a passion for hands-on work) to join us in breathing new life into this beautiful building! If you have building experience and are interested in collaborating on this project, we would love to hear from you.

The opportunity will last for 2 to 12 weeks, starting July 1st. We are open to short or longer working sessions. Let’s create something special together! If you’re interested, please reach out. Your help will be greatly appreciated!

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Barr”d Islands House, Fogo Island, Newfoundland, Canada.  Pleasantly and constantly in progress.  Photo by
24/05/2026

Barr”d Islands House, Fogo Island, Newfoundland, Canada. Pleasantly and constantly in progress. Photo by

Villa Austevoll, Norway Photos  Stair
05/05/2026

Villa Austevoll, Norway Photos Stair

Villa Austevoll, Norway.  Photos
05/05/2026

Villa Austevoll, Norway. Photos

In the present and traditional homeland of the Penobscot Nation, Tekαkαpimək Contact Station is a stunning 734 m2 interp...
01/12/2025

In the present and traditional homeland of the Penobscot Nation, Tekαkαpimək Contact Station is a stunning 734 m2 interpretive environment welcoming the global public to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in northern Maine. In consultation with the U.S. National Park Service, Tekαkαpimək (Dah-gaga-bee-mok), Penobscot for “as far as one can see”, is imbued with Indigenous knowledges from the Wabanaki Nations: Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, Mi’kmaq Nation, Passamaquoddy Tribe – Sipayik and Motahkomikuk, and Penobscot Nation. It intentionally incorporates cultural narratives, languages, images, kinship relations, ancestral representations, contemporary practices, and native materials of these lands and waters. The project was conceived as a gift by Maine-based Roxanne Quimby and Elliotsville Foundations.

Todd Saunders with Ryan Jorgensen and Éva Baráth

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James Florio

We’re honoured to share that the Tekαkαpimək Contact Station has been longlisted for the 2025 Dezeen Awards.Out of more ...
09/09/2025

We’re honoured to share that the Tekαkαpimək Contact Station has been longlisted for the 2025 Dezeen Awards.

Out of more than 4,300 entries from 89 countries, the project is among 262 architecture projects recognized this year - and one of just 15 projects longlisted in the Cultural category.

We’re deeply grateful to be included alongside so many inspiring projects from around the world.

Congratulations to all the other participants and winners.

Check out the full longlist below:

Dezeen has announced the 262 projects longlisted for this year's Dezeen Awards architecture categories including buildings by Snøhetta and White Arkitekter.

We’re thrilled to announce that the Tekαkαpimək Contact Station has been shortlisted for the 2025 Architecture Hunter Aw...
03/09/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that the Tekαkαpimək Contact Station has been shortlisted for the 2025 Architecture Hunter Awards!

This honor places the project alongside some truly inspiring global works. Explore the full shortlist here: https://architecturehunter.com/aha-shortlist-2025/

Team:
FRIENDS OF KATAHDIN WOODS AND National Park Service
Reed Hilderbrand LLC Landscape Architecture
WSDIA | WeShouldDoItAll
Erin Hutton
Split Rock Studios - Exhibit Design / Build
Atelier One
Haley Ward, Inc.
Wright-Ryan Construction, Inc.
Alisberg Parker Architects
Gary J. Stern
Lucas St. Clair
Jennifer Sapiel Neptune
James Francis, Sr
Elliotsville Foundation

All Wabanaki Cultural Knowledge and Intellectual Property shared within this project is owned by the Wabanaki Nations.

Todd Saunders was recently interviewed by Canadian Geographic for their "Featured Fellow" segment in the upcoming Septem...
19/08/2025

Todd Saunders was recently interviewed by Canadian Geographic for their "Featured Fellow" segment in the upcoming September/October issue.

Check out the feature below, where he shares advice on designing with the landscape, his experience designing the Fogo Island Inn, thoughts for young architects, and insights into upcoming projects in Canada.

Join Our Creative Team at Saunders Architecture in Bergen, NORWAY!We’re on the lookout for two passionate Design Archite...
24/07/2025

Join Our Creative Team at Saunders Architecture in Bergen, NORWAY!

We’re on the lookout for two passionate Design Architects and two eager Interns to help us. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and innovative projects, we want to hear from you!

✨ Design Architects: Bring your expertise and vision to life with us. Collaborate on exciting designs and lead inspiring international projects that reflect our commitment to creativity.

🌱 Interns: Ready to kickstart your career? Gain hands-on experience, and soak up invaluable knowledge in our unconventional studio.

📍 Location: Bergen, Norway

Send a cv and portfolio to [email protected]

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