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Unique Landscape Design to Inspire City Outdoor Living
1 / 8 The weathered-steel water feature, which runs the length of the garden, has integrated seating and connects two bilateral ponds. Structural engineer, Faet Lab. 2 / 8 Two hydrangeas preserved from the old garden now drape over a powder-coated aluminum pergola. 3 / 8 The water feature adds to the ambiance with its soundscape of rushing water to the yard. 4 / 8 Modular granite pavers are set on sand to be easily reset if tree roots become an issue.
Sommerhus Embraces Nature’s Bounty and Beauty
1 / 9 A sprawling deck—with walk-outs from each of Sommerhus’ two volumes—provides ample room for gatherings with extended family. Windows, doors, TORP Inc. 2 / 9 The living room of Sommerhus is fitted with a mix of modern and classic Scandinavian furniture. 5 / 9 Framed by a strategically places window in one of the children’s bedrooms, a prominent tree from the home’s backyard makes a statement as it changes with the seasons.
The Eddie Hotel & Farm Brings Acres Of Possibility To PEC
1 / 5 Photography by Tara McMullen. 2 / 5 In the main living room, a Paul Smith collection rug from The Rug Company anchors unique modern and antique finds. Brass desk and chair, South Hill Home; knit ottoman, Christophe Delcourt chairs, Avenue Road. 3 / 5 The bedrooms at The Eddie vary from rustic to chic, giving guests the power to set their vibe. 4 / 5 Michael von Teichman and Alex Portman in front of The Eddie’s 1800’s red barn. Photography by Tara McMullen.
Etobicoke Home Rebuild By Great Lake Studio
1 / 11 2 / 11 Great Lake Studio included a wide covered front porch in its full-scale design of this new home in Etobicoke. The marble slab is a leftover from the kitchen backsplash, picking up on the grey elm outside. 3 / 11 A fireplace is uniquely situated at the front of the house to warm guests as they arrive and create a welcoming environment that can be seen from the outside through the expansive window.
A Dundas Home Goes Big on Sustainability
“The intent was always to build a sustainable house that would create a strong visual, and physical, connection to the outdoors,” says SMPL Design Studio’s Joel Tanner Set on six idyllic acres, replete with a spring-fed pond and surrounding wooded conservation land, this hyper-contemporary home in Dundas is at one with its natural surrounding.
A Recycled Plastic Panel Designed to Rival Natural Stone
A Recycled Plastic Panel Designed to Rival Natural Stone At the University of Michigan, a research team is developing Post Rock, a plastic panel for waste reduction. Words Amrit Phull Photos Courtesy of Post Rock Posted Dec 21, 2023 SHARE We rely on advertising revenue to support the creative content on our site. Please consider whitelisting our site in your settings, or pausing your adblocker while stopping by. Can recycled plastic convincingly mimic stone?
Nanoleaf's New Lighting Collection Embodies the Brand's Innovative — and Playful — Spirit
Nanoleaf’s New Lighting Collection Embodies the Brand’s Innovative — and Playful — Spirit Since its original lightbulb moment a decade ago, Nanoleaf continues to push boundaries. Ten years ago, a trio of University of Toronto engineering grads dropped what was considered to be the most energy-efficient lightbulb of all time on Kickstarter.
HWKN Creates an Art Venue Near Riyadh with a Dynamic Facade
HWKN Creates an Art Venue Near Riyadh with a Dynamic Facade Articulated Corten shutters turn a former warehouse in Saudi Arabia into an elegant gallery space. Saudi Arabia’s inaugural Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale in December 2021 marked a new era for contemporary art in the traditional town: It kick-started the redevelopment of the industrial zone on the outskirts of the historic capital city of Riyadh into a cultural centre for the broader creative community.
In Rural India, a Verdant Crematorium Bridges Life and Death
In Rural India, a Verdant Crematorium Bridges Life and Death Part public park, part funerary site, d6thD Design Studio’s Udan Crematorium celebrates the world’s natural cycles. In urban India, funerary sites are often cold and impersonal, reduced to places of mere function by rampant development and overcrowding.
Living Room Designs That Draw the Outdoors Inside
The boundary between inside your home and out is not set in stone. With clever design ideas that see natural materials and mutual references – and, let’s face it, plenty of floor-to-ceiling windows – living rooms can feel like they exist outside the home, even while being wholly protected by the elements. It’s the best of both worlds – read on to see our favourites.
Three Modern Bathroom Renos That Bring The Spa Home
These projects by Akb Architects, Cindy Rendely Architexture and Studio AC show that there’s no better place to de-stress than the bathroom Modern bathroom renos are the ultimate self-care design project. Kitchens, living rooms, foyers – for most of the home, the needs of others often enter the equation, prompting this decision or that purchase. By comparison, primary baths are private, low-traffic areas, making design calls about one person: yourself.
3 Toronto Kitchens Transformed From Mess Halls Into Cool Cucinas
These three designer kitchen flips changed everything, including the sink It used to be easy. Not long ago, kitchens really only needed to function; form was an afterthought. Since then, though, they’ve become the liveliest part of people’s homes. They’re home offices, hubs for cocktail parties and even where families eat their meals – shocking, we know.
A Trio of Gardens in the Heart of the City
For those of us without broad swathes of outdoor space to call our own – which is to say, most of us who live in the city – fear not: even small patches of land can be transformed into soothing, well-appointed yards, decks and patios. Don’t believe us? Then read on. Eden Tree Design Whether you’re relaxing solo with a glass of red or playing host to a party of 30, this rooftop refuge by Eden Tree Design promises maximal comfort.
A Reading Room With All the Right Ideas
Warm and uncluttered, this home’s minimal decor maximizes comfort By Amrit Phull Photography by Arash Moallemi This charming second-storey living space by Studio Junction was inspired by the quiet act of reading on a winter day. The architects balance unfussy, practical detailing with white walls, using wood as their muse. A rose window high in the room guides the eye toward a softly curving four-metre vault of natural cedar planks that alternate from cream to chestnut brown.
Little Fire Starter
Designed by Julia Jamrozik and Coryn Kempster, this cottage fireplace pulls triple duty By Amrit Phull Photography by Doublespace Photography What’s black, white and blue all over? The sunny interiors of this open-concept cottage, dressed in off-axis sawtooth skylights and wall-to-wall sliding glass for picture-perfect lakeside views.
Playing With Fire
Designed by its architect-owners, this cottage fireplace pulls triple duty By Amrit Phull Photography by Doublespace Photography What’s black, white and blue all over? The sunny interiors of this open-concept cottage, dressed in off-axis sawtooth skylights and wall-to-wall sliding glass for picture-perfect lakeside views.
Hearth, Home and Kitchen Hood
Because a stylish range needs stylish ventilation Counter tops, cabinetry and high-end appliances tend to get all the attention in the kitchen, and for good reason — it’s hard to store food, prepare it and impress guests without them. But try searing that Flintstones-esque bone-in ribeye without a proper kitchen hood, and your dinner party is likely to be smoked out.
Post Architecture Cleans Up a Century-Old Kitchen
How a top-to-bottom, high contrast overhaul redefined both the look and flow of this slick boarding house By Amrit Phull Photography by Revelateur Studio Gutted to a brick shell, this century-old-property-turned-eight-bedroom-boarding-residence enjoys its current incarnation as an open-plan home thanks to Post Architecture. The centralized kitchen distinguishes itself from the home’s all-white interior with three-metre-tall lacquered cabinetry and panelled appliances in blackened blue.
Ancerl Studio Warms Up Super-Sleek Kitchen Design
Walnut, white oak and exposed brick come together with ultra-modern materials in this hideaway kitchen By Amrit Phull Photography by Gillian Jackson These farmhouse feels by Ancerl Studio prove that a functional, contemporary kitchen need not be clinical. Seasoned with kitsch-free country accents in stone, steel, and wood, this inviting space doubles as an extension to the adjacent living room.
A Bathroom Skylight Lights Up a Loo
CAB architects open up a second-floor bathroom to the sky By Amrit Phull Photography by Scott Norsworthy CAB Architects looked to the stars for the flip of this bathroom, inserting a skylight smack-dab in the middle of their Edwardian fixer-upper. A Velux skylight pours light upon a marble countertop and backsplash (from York Fabrica) and brass faucet from Dupont Plumbing.
Boychuk Fuller Create a Squeaky-Clean Bathroom Design
Penny round tiles and curved lines soften this all-white bathroom retreat By Amrit Phull Photography by Angus Fergusson Boychuk Fuller‘s task for this redesign: simple, functional, and squeaky clean. The secret to the subtlety is in its soft edges: glazed porcelain penny round tiles flow from floor to wall, creating a gradual shading under dimmable lighting for a soothing ambience. Lacquered floating vanity made by Catfish Design.
In a Spa-Worthy Bathroom, Frosted Glass Steals the Show
Perfect for an indulgent soak, a free-standing tub is the centre of attention in this luxurious 18.5-square-metre space by Post Architecture and Analogue Design Studio. The dramatic backdrop of a gently frosted two-metre-tall window bathes the room in milky light and provides protection from curious eyes, with just a sliver of glass kept clear for contemplative views of the clouds passing by.
Ancerl Studio's Ode to Forest Bathing
With floor-to-ceiling windows, this master bathroom plays up its connection to the urban canopy By Amrit Phull Photography by Gillian Jackson In this utterly romantic ensuite by Ancerl Studio, a pitched ceiling slopes upward to meet the star of the show: nearly four glorious square metres of floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall rectangular pane glass. Evocative of a historic urban loft, heated marble flooring completes the drama with contrasting, branch-like veins.
Modern Landscape Design on Queen West
This urban composition by Plant Architect contrasts structural minimalism with French-inspired topiary By Amrit Phull Photography by Peter Legris Inspired by 17th-century French topiary form and layering, the spiralling arrangements of evergreens and perennials in this Queen West yard by the landscape professionals at Plant Architect contrast with a neat composition of concrete and steel planters, walls and platforms.
A Floating Pier Transforms a Summerhill Garden
Joel Loblaw turns a decommissioned Toronto pool into a landscaped pier By Amrit Phull Photography by Mark Burstyn Imagine a romantic walk down a pier on a summer’s eve – in your own backyard. Joel Loblaw’s landscape studio crafted just that for a Summerhill home, with its clever transformation of an expired in-ground pool into a tranquil cottage escape.
A Penthouse Terrace Takes Urban Gardening to New Heights
How Janet Rosenberg & Studio overcame condo rules and windy conditions to create an urban oasis in the sky By Amrit Phull Photography by Jeff McNeill Remodelling a 125-square-metre penthouse terrace presents design challenges not necessarily encountered on the ground, but a few simple and strategic gestures transformed this sky-high space into a unique oasis.
Vanessa Fong Revives a Long and Narrow Victorian House
How local architect Vanessa Fong defied tradition and brought light into long and narrow Victorian By Amrit Phull Photography by Cindy Blazevic While heritage homes have a charm only time can develop, light-filled interiors are not often a key feature of these coveted buildings of the past.
Bala House by Williamson Williamson Steps into the Ravine
As a gateway to the outdoors, Bala House by Williamson Williamson Architects is a force of nature By Amrit Phull Photography by Bob Gundu Nestled in the upper plateau of a lush ravine, this house – a new build by Williamson Williamson Architects – balances awe-inspiring space with functionality. Called Bala House for the decommissioned rail path it faces, the challenge was to pay homage to the site while providing a cozy space for day-to-day living. The firm knocked it out of the park.
Drew Mandel Turns a Mudroom into Prime Living Space
In the beaches, Drew Mandel Architects reimagines a ho-hum mudroom into a living space with gorgeous views Drew Mandel Architects transformed a mudroom into a majestic living space in a full renovation of this Beaches-area century-old home.
Batay-Csorba Architects Bring Dappled Light to Parkdale
Batay-Csorba Architects add patterned screens to a Parkdale Duplex inspired by cloud-gazing By Amrit Phull Photography by Doublespace Photography Inspired by the playful sport of picking out shapes and silhouettes from cloud formations, the facades of these paired duplexes by Batay-Csorba Architects are a treat for the imagination. Nestled within a row of bay-and-gable Victorian homes in Parkdale, the buildings are at once modern and whimsical.
KPMB's Thornwood House Draws Outside the Lines
On a wedge-shaped lot, KPMB composes a brick and steel house according to the Golden Ratio By Amrit Phull Photography by Adrien Williams Brooding blacks play foil to verdant ravine greens in this linear, BILD Award-winning home by KPMB Architects and SevernWoods Construction. Norman-style brick and terracotta cladding in midnight hues reference masonry-based heritage construction familiar to the Rosedale subdivision.
Gabriel Fain Architects' Brick House Shakes Up a Quiet Street
Gabriel Fain Architects add a cantilever to elevate a brick home’s living space and preserve a neighbour’s parkland view By Amrit Phull Photography by Dylan Tedaldi Made-in-Canada masonry defies gravity in an impressive 4.5 metre-long upper-storey cantilever fronting this private Toronto residence in Davisville, designed by Gabriel Fain Architects.
A Kiln Becomes an Events Space at Evergreen Brickworks
Brick factory, informal rave venue, cultural and ecological hub: Evergreen Brick Works undergoes its next evolution with a 5,000-square-metre retrofit by LGA Architectural Partners. The multi-purpose building will host workshops and events, as well as providing gallery space. Once converted, the kiln building will be an enclosed, all-season space for galleries, classrooms and events, with an impressive 81-metre wall of sliding glass to maintain the beloved space’s open-air atmosphere.
The Bentway: A Skating Trail In Place of Traffic Jams
Toronto’s newest project to create public space from under-utilized infrastructure, will transform a 1.75km space under the Gardiner Expressway into a venue to experience community, art, music, and cultural events. A site of traffic standstills is steadily giving way to an active public space. Trails, open-air markets and an outdoor amphitheatre will animate the underbelly of the Gardiner Expressway from Strachan Avenue to Bathurst Street. The repurposed underbelly of the Gardiner Expressway.
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