Monthly Archives: August 2021

The Farm by &Daughters

&Daughters and Scott Posno Design have completed a single family residential project in rural Ontario. Located an hour east of Toronto, The Farm occupies a 65-acre site amidst the peaceful green fields of this Southwestern Ontario agricultural region, adjacent to a large conservation forest. It serves as a weekend and vacation home for the client, his grown children, and a variety of friends and family who frequent the tranquil property for relaxation and enjoyment year-round, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Photography by Younes Bounhar.

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Sugar House by Alter & Company

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Sugar House is a project designed by Alter & Company. Shaped like carved blocks of sugar, this family home is a full refurbishment and extension to a 1950’s London suburban house. This scheme places a large contemporary extension wrapping around the existing house over two-storeys. Photography by Alter & Company.

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Skygarden House by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design

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Skygarden House is a project designed by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design. Situated on a narrow lot in an older Toronto neighbourhood, the Skygarden House designed by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design provides outdoor living spaces on multiple levels to address the owners’ desire for a better connection to the home’s natural surroundings. The owners used to spend their weekends at a home in the country, located next to a stream and surrounded by trees. “Our clients wanted to emulate this bucolic experience in their urban home; they expressed a strong desire for a sustainable home connected to its natural surroundings”, said principal Heather Dubbeldam. Photography by Shai Gil.

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JK House by Michel Macedo Arquitetos

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JK House is a project designed by Michel Macedo Arquitetos. Composed by two fundamental aspects: structural design and nature, this house mixes builted elements with a beautiful valley landscape in the interior of Paraná, Brazil. Photography by Eduardo Macarios.

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Inwood Place by Tim Cuppett Architects

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Inwood Place is a project designed by Tim Cuppett Architects. When Mid-Century enthusiasts purchased the original 1800sf home, it had long been forgotten about and was nearly re-claimed by the native vegetation of an adjacent creek. The existing house, crammed against the far property line was dwarfed by an apartment complex visible to the rear. Low ceilings and deep overhangs made for a relentlessly dark interior, further diminishing what little appeal remained of the property. Photography by Whit Preston.

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Family Home Makeover by Studio del Castillo

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Family Home Makeover is a project designed by Studio del Castillo. “20+ years ago our clients built their family home and they knew it was time to update. We are delighted that they called us for design expertise. Photography by Damien Kook.

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Manly Apartment by Annabelle Chapman Architect Pty Ltd

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Manly Apartment is a project designed by Annabelle Chapman Architect Pty Ltd. An existing whole floor apartment within a small 90’s block close to Manly Harbour. The owners loved the location, but not the dark, unfriendly spaces. The brief was to maximise the sunlight and brighten up the darker spaces and bring in a coastal style. Photography by The Palm Co.

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RG House by Michel Macedo Arquitetos

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RG House is a project designed by Michel Macedo Arquitetos. Conditioned by an environmental protected area with a steep slope at the backyard, the project for this house incorporate the place subtly.
On the one hand, the upper volume for the bedrooms is supported by only three columns and stands out from the ground with a floating felling. On the other hand, the lower level cut out the plot and integrates living areas with the vegetation at the backyard. The shade produced by the upper volume provides a sheltered space with good natural light and ventilation. Photography by Eduardo Macarios.

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Through House by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design

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Through House is a project designed by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design. The owners of this historic 130-year old home in downtown Toronto’s Annex neighbourhood had an environmentally conscious agenda and a desire for contemporary design. They looked to Dubbeldam Architecture + Design to turn the dark, cramped Victorian interior into a sweeping plan that opens the interior to light, expands the useful living space and draws connections to the rear garden. “Our clients were seeking an alternative to condo living: a small and energy efficient home within walking distance of work and public transit, and with enough room to entertain and accommodate out of town visitors. Within a modest footprint, they are able enjoy a quiet neighbourhood and the pleasures of a modern and light-filled design with a compact garden,” explained principal Heather Dubbeldam. Photography by Bob Gundu

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New West Character by AK Design

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New West Character is a project designed by AK Design. Set on a beautiful corner lot, the Jones residence balances heritage architecture and elegant interiors with a playful and vibrant touch. The space is home to a family of 5 and the design was curated to offer comfort, beauty and the required durability for family life. The design focused on removing the dated elements to create a clean slate for bright spaces, clean lines, and joyful touches through art, colour and pattern. Photography by Janis Nicolay