Located in one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in Toronto, the Hoggs Hollow, 10° of Separation House is a response to the existing geographical context and nature of the site, as well as the client’s needs for a retirement home. The project employs handmade brick, dark stucco, dark bronze anodized aluminum cladding and large terrazzo tiles, among other materials, to realise the architect’s specific spatial vision and features, including a celebrated 10° angle rotation .
Dove is a private house in Toronto designed by Agathom in 2021. The home combines concrete and wood interiors to create a series of interconnected pavilions, reminiscent of tents in a landscape. The design aims to give the owners a sense of a “cottage in the city,” emphasising warmth and family.
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.
