The Obsidian House
Winnipeg, Canada
Architectural Studio · Est. 2024
Structure
as Language
We conceive buildings as structural arguments — removing the superfluous to reveal the essential dialogue between mass, void, and light.
Built Works
Aether Pavilion
Winnipeg, Canada
Vortex HQ
Winnipeg, Canada
Skyloft Atelier
Winnipeg, Canada
Our Approach
“Architecture is the learned game, correct and magnificent, of forms assembled in the light.”— Le Corbusier
01
Honesty of Material
We let materials speak their own language. Exposed concrete remains concrete. Steel expresses its structural purpose. We do not conceal — we reveal.
02
Structural Functionalism
Every element must earn its place. Ornamentation that serves no structural or spatial purpose is eliminated. The result is an architecture of absolute clarity.
03
Sustainability by Design
Environmental response is not a constraint — it is the starting point. We design buildings that work with their climate, not against it.
About Sara Tesfazghi
Sara Tesfazghi Architectural Studio was founded in 2024 with a singular conviction: that great architecture emerges from restraint. Based in Winnipeg, we work across residential, commercial, and public typologies — always in pursuit of spaces that are clear, durable, and deeply connected to their context.
Our practice is built on long-term relationships with clients who share our conviction that good design is never arbitrary. Every project begins with an act of careful listening.
24+Completed Projects
8Awards
3Countries