Alva Roy has completed the douBLe House in Toronto, Canada. The home is clad in reflective black bricks, white panels, Shou Sugi Ban wood, and Corten steel. The materials accentuate the home’s distinct volumes, which include nine levels, providing varied spatial experiences.
In Toronto, Canada, Reigo & Bauer has created a home titled Neville Park. Designed in 2023, the house’s exterior is clad in grey diamond-shaped tiles, creating a tall, vertically emphasized form. The interior features clever geometries and strategically placed windows to maximize light and privacy.
Dove, located in Toronto, Canada, is a remarkable house designed by Agathom in 2021. This family-centered home embodies a modern aesthetic, integrating nature-inspired pavilions to create a warm and reflective living space. With its innovative use of concrete and energy-efficient systems, Dove redefines contemporary residential architecture while harmonizing with its surroundings.
Housed on the second floor of a recently completed mixed-use building in Toronto, Canada, the Downtown Film project by Ashley Botten Design showcases a sophisticated, open-concept office space that seamlessly blends natural materials and modern design elements. The growing television production studio takes advantage of the building’s abundant natural light, creating a warm and inviting work environment.
FrankFranco Architects‘ Clubhouse in Toronto, Canada, is a modern masterpiece that redefines opulence with its site-specific design. This three-year project, recognized as a 2024 Architizer Best Small Firm winner, showcases the studio’s exceptional talent in creating a home that seamlessly blends with its surroundings. Grounded in the roots of modernism, the residence optimizes its plot, with a T-shaped design that organizes the spaces and features cantilevered portions that defy gravity.
This three-storey house in Toronto, Canada, originally constructed as a dairy over a century ago, underwent an interior renovation by PLANT Architect in 2020. The designers transformed the narrow, townhouse-like layout by strategically redesigning the main staircase, incorporating floor-to-ceiling glass panels, and adding a skylight to visually expand the second-floor living room. The clients’ extensive art collection inspired a curio cabinet-inspired design for this level, complemented by whimsical, bubble-like pendant lighting fixtures.
The Norwood Park Laneway Homes in Toronto, Canada, are a collaboration between neighbors that showcase the versatility of laneway living. Designed by Lanescape Architecture + Construction in 2023, the three-home development offers a cohesive design with varying sizes and unique parkside features.
Ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 square feet, each house boasts 2-3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor spaces through floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors. The homes’ distinct architectural elements, including red brick, black metal panels, and castellated wood, create a visually striking presence that complements the surrounding neighborhood.
In Toronto’s leafy neighborhoods, a modern marvel stands in contrast to the surrounding faux-historical homes. Shift House, designed by renowned architecture firm Dubbeldam Architecture + Design, is a striking two-story residence that celebrates the interplay of interior and exterior spaces. Featuring a bold, stepped façade with contrasting charcoal and warm cedar cladding, the 300-square-meter home offers its occupants a meaningful connection to the outdoors through strategic spatial arrangements, ample glazing, and thoughtful landscaping.
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