DELAWARE HOUSE
type
Residential addition & renovation
location
Toronto, ON, Canada
size
199 m² / 2150 ft²
A cedar-clad addition with green roof provides a new sunken living room with a walk-out to a flagstone patio in a lush urban forest
Millwork is used as a unifying element and to conceal the systems and utilities
Ample closets and storage at the back door blend in seamlessly with the living room decor
New custom millwork in the primary bath is regressed into the wall
A frosted skylight in the primary bathroom allows it to fill with natural light, while still offering privacy
The basement is transformed into a large playroom, art studio and office space, complete with chalkboard wall and vintage art sink
An office desk is tucked in between the closets and media unit
A spacious stair extends the living area into the basement
CREDITS
contractor
photography
Aleksandra Popovska acted as the project lead for this project with Wanda Ely while employed as an Intern Architect OAA at Wanda Ely Architect.
DESCRIPTION
Designed for a young family, this cedar-clad addition with green roof provides a new sunken living room with a walk-out to a flagstone patio in a lush urban forest. The interior of the existing Victorian house was selectively renovated to add generous storage, ample natural light and splashes of colour throughout. The family loved the vintage character of their home, and we highlighted those elements by framing them with clean modern counterpoints.