The foyer is divided from the living room by the millwork wall, which acts as coat closet on the entry side, and bookcase in the living room.
The millwork wall stretches through the entire ground floor, and accommodates a range of uses. It houses storage, closets, and shelving, but also conceals mechanical ductwork, and hides the entrances to the basement and second floor staircases.
The ground floor plan, showing the millwork wall in orange, flowing from the front foyer through to the back door. The floor was reconfigured and extended to include a new kitchen in the addition at the back.
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The transition between the old extents of the house and the new sunken addition occurs at the dining room, and is marked by a living green wall housed in a gap in the millwork. A sun tunnel was installed above to provide additional light throughout
In the dining room, the millwork band houses a sideboard and wine storage. The datum line becomes the countertop, and then carries across above the kitchen appliances beyond.
The material palette was partly inspired by family trips to Costa Rica. The rich walnut, living green wall, and copious light inject warmth and subtle hints of tropical influence into the home.
View to the rear yard from the top of the stairs to the sunken kitchen. The green wall and floor to ceiling windows draw the eye out to the lush backyard beyond.
The green wall marks the stairs that descend from the old part of the house to the new addition.
The view from the kitchen at the bottom of the steps, looking back towards the dining room, and living room beyond.
Built for keen home cooks, the large kitchen features ample counterspace, and wall ovens in addition to a large range.
The kitchen material palette includes watery blues, greys, and greens, mixed with warmer tones provided by the wood and light fixtures.
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The angled overhang on the rear addition is both a nod to the unusual angular geometries inside the existing house, as well as a functional awning that provides cover from the elements when barbecuing outdoors.
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On top of the new addition is a large roof deck that extends off the family office space.
The second floor bathroom was completely re-done with new finishes, fixtures, and millwork. The pendant light by Toronto company Object/Interface houses a built-in planter, offering an unexpected peek of vegetation.
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