Upon entering, the home immediately opens up, with a dramatic double-height foyer anchored by a curving volume that stretches between the ground and second floors. The narrow, yet extremely tall proportions of the space create a feeling of verticali
The foyer visually connects the ground and second floors. Here you look up to see the custom perforated metal guard and handrail, which offer a peek of the reading bench and library beyond. New skylights in the existing sloped roof, along with new w
Moving up the stairs to the second floor, the full effect of the reconfigured floors and roofline is revealed. Thirteen foot ceilings created by a dormer addition, and a radically open-concept layout, create a personal oasis for the clients that ble
The majority of the floor is dedicated to the home office and extensive library which features sculptural bookshelves that undulated across the wall.
A cozy yellow reading bench is tucked up against the west wall and flows out from the bookshelves and storage beside it. Strong afternoon sun is filtered through the leaves of the enormous scotch elm outside, bathing the area in soft dappled light,
Light and shadow animate the space, and continually shift over the course of the day, and throughout the seasons.
A neutral palette of stony greys allows the books, plants, and objects to pop as the main source of colour and visual texture. Integrated, dimmable LED lighting transforms the bookshelves into a sculptural, ambient light source at night, and highlig
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The shower is carved into a narrow space behind the office. The curving marble mosaic walls glimmer in the natural light brought in by a large window and sun tunnel. The effect is of being within a serene, subtly textural cave.
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The bedroom is located at the east end of the floor, and is separated from the library by a floor-to-ceiling pocket door, allowing it to be closed off from the rest of the floor, or left completely open as desired. Morning sunlight filters in throug
At night, the tub is spot lit by a pendant light, and the ambient glow of the bookshelf lighting, creating a soothing ambiance for relaxing in the bath at the end of the day.
The custom metal handrail, inspired by Bauhaus design, cascades down the staircase to the ground floor.
Locating the staircase towards the centre of the floorplan allows it to act as a light well, bringing sunlight down to the ground floor from the skylights above. Beside the stair, a long gallery wall provides display space for the client’s extensive
The ground floor is also entirely open concept, with carefully defined living spaces that unfold in sequence as you move deeper into the house. A continuous bank of millwork flows along the south wall of the whole floor, transforming from a kitchen,
Curves are used throughout the millwork, countertops, and upholstery to create a feeling of smooth transition between spaces. The undulating forms, combined with the Appenino marble wall, evoke the natural forms and textures of a sinuous, rocky land
The kitchen millwork transforms into a dining area banquette, which maximizes seating in a tight space. The richly textured leather provides a warm counterpoint to the cool white and grey palette.
The fireplace sits atop the living room credenza maximizing storage space, and bringing the viewing window up to a more a more natural height when seated on the sofa.
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The new white stucco exterior stands out from its connected neighbour, and provides the perfect backdrop for shadows cast by the tree in front. While the original roofline is maintained, comparing the front porches of the two homes hints at the spat
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