{"id":593518,"date":"2026-08-14T23:40:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T23:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/593518\/"},"modified":"2026-08-14T23:40:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T23:40:19","slug":"the-home-of-a-renowned-edmonton-architect-is-for-sale-for-1-4m-daily-hive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/593518\/","title":{"rendered":"The home of a renowned Edmonton architect is for sale for $1.4M | Daily Hive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you had the opportunity to design and build your own home, what would you include, and what would you do differently?<\/p>\n<p>Well, if you\u2019re one of Edmonton\u2019s 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/dialogdesign.ca\/team\/donna-clare\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">architect Donna Clare<\/a> as her personal residence.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>It has been listed for $1,398,000, and here\u2019s what to know about this dazzling home.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/E4503457_17.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clare Packer\/Remax Excellence<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/E4503457_8.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clare Packer\/Remax Excellence<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s Aurora project, the Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering, the Alberta School for the Deaf, the kih\u00eaw waciston Indigenous Centre, and St. Joseph Seminary.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/E4503457_11.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clare Packer\/Remax Excellence<\/p>\n<p>In 2019, her contributions were recognized with an induction into the City of Edmonton\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/E4503457_66.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clare Packer\/Remax Excellence<\/p>\n<p>With a resume like that, it\u2019s no surprise that this home is a visually striking work of art.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/E4503457_28.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clare Packer\/Remax Excellence<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe home is a deeply considered expression of her exceptional eye for proportion, material, and detail,\u201d the home\u2019s listing reads.<\/p>\n<p>The interior is bright and open, with spaces that flow seamlessly into one another.<\/p>\n<p>Expansive windows bring in plenty of daylight and blend with the surrounding landscape.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/E4503457_47.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clare Packer\/Remax Excellence<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Soaring ceilings and a large feature fireplace anchor the main living area, while the kitchen feels intimate with a small breakfast nook.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/E4503457_14.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clare Packer\/Remax Excellence<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/E4503457_21.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clare Packer\/Remax Excellence<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/E4503457_63.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clare Packer\/Remax Excellence<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/E4503457_50.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clare Packer\/Remax Excellence<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also plenty of balcony space, making it easy to enjoy the outdoors from just about any vantage point.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/E4503457_57.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clare Packer\/Remax Excellence<\/p>\n<p>Our favourite part of the home, though, may be the courtyard.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/E4503457_31.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clare Packer\/Remax Excellence<\/p>\n<p>The home\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/E4503457_32.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clare Packer\/Remax Excellence<\/p>\n<p>But that privacy doesn\u2019t come at the cost of location. The property is still in the middle of one of Edmonton\u2019s most vibrant and walkable neighbourhoods, close to Mill Creek Ravine and its extensive trail network, local cafes, and everything happening along Whyte Avenue.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/E4503457_36.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clare Packer\/Remax Excellence<\/p>\n<p>According to the listing agent Clare Packer, Donna Clare is selling the home after relocating to Ontario.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a stunning home, and we hope its next owner appreciates everything that makes it so special!<\/p>\n<p>You can view the full listing on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.ca\/real-estate\/30148972\/9758-86-av-nw-edmonton-strathcona\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Realtor website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Would you buy this house? Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you had the opportunity to design and build your own home, what would you include, and what&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":593519,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[307,304,305,306,308,93,61,60],"class_list":["post-593518","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-arts-and-design","tag-arts","tag-arts-and-design","tag-artsanddesign","tag-artsdesign","tag-design","tag-entertainment","tag-ie","tag-ireland"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/593518","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=593518"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/593518\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/593519"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=593518"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=593518"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=593518"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}