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Dove: Energy-Efficient Living Designed by Agathom

FeaturedSleek, modern home with wood and glass exterior, surrounded by lush foliage.

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.

Downtown Film: Inside the Calm, Sophisticated Interior of a Toronto TV Studio

Minimalist interior with wooden beams, arched windows, and contemporary furniture.

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.

Clubhouse: Modernist Oasis in Toronto’s Private Estate

FeaturedSleek, modern exterior with expansive glass walls, pool, and minimalist bar seating.

FrankFranco ArchitectsClubhouse 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.

First Avenue Residence: Transforming a Century-Old Dairy into a Modern Home

Spacious living room with wood-paneled walls, arched windows, and pendant lighting.

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.

Norwood Park Laneway Homes: Cohesive Design Across Three Properties

A modern brick and glass building with clean lines and warm interior lighting.

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.

Shift House: Striking Modernist Design in Toronto, Canada

Contemporary home with wooden accents, expansive windows, and a minimalist design aesthetic.

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.

Clubhouse: Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Living Above Toronto

Spacious modern living room with panoramic windows overlooking lush greenery.

Clubhouse, designed by FrankFranco Architects in 2023, is a stunning house located in Toronto, Canada. This modern residence overlooking the National Golf Club of Canada features a unique architectural style that sets it apart in its community. With a site-specific design, the house incorporates strong privacy features and a connection to the natural surroundings, ensuring a living space that is both opulent and comfortable.

North Drive House: Reflect Architecture’s Playful Sophistication

A modern kitchen with a glass-paneled ceiling framing vibrant fall foliage outside.

Explore the North Drive House in Toronto, Canada, a recently renovated single-family home redesigned by Reflect Architecture in 2023. The house spans 5,600 sq ft (520 sq m) and sits on a spacious 2-acre property. This design masterpiece seamlessly balances the sophisticated display of an extensive contemporary art collection with the lively dynamics of family living, embodying a style that Reflect Architecture calls “playful sophistication.”