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6 Striking Modern Houses in Toronto
August 19, 2013
The city of Toronto has many facets—and as Canada's largest metropolitan area, it's got a concentration of modern residences that does the local architecture scene proud.
Young architects often design homes for their parents. But for Toronto's Julia Knezic, it was an especially intimate job: her mom Susan Farkas's new house is next to her own. The result is a new 2,100-square-foot open-plan house, with generous public rooms and only one bedroom.
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Originally appeared in All in the Family
In the house’s front room Monkman relaxes on a stool from local retailer Andrew Richard Designs. A new window system draws in sunlight and views of the front courtyard designed by local landscape architect Terry McGlade, the building’s former owner.
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Originally appeared in An Art Studio That Would Make Picasso Jealous
For a Toronto couple with a love of minimalist Japanese architecture, a sleek, storage-packed kitchen was the first priority in their home's renovation.
Originally appeared in Kitchen Solutions: Smart Storage Design
Facing tight building codes and an even tighter space, Karen White and David MacNaughtan needed an architect who could turn lemons into lemonade. Donald Chong devised a refreshing solution: a bright three-story abode on a lot narrower than most suburban driveways.
Originally appeared in 5 Small and Narrow Modern Houses
A house from the 1880s that's narrow, small, and in terrible shape: is this the place for a great modern interior? In the hands of Toronto architect Heather Dubbeldam, it turned out to be exactly that. Dubbeldam used a variety of strategies to keep it green (the tiny utility bills prove this), but also created remarkably rich spaces and textures in this small house and equally tight yard.
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Originally appeared in Through House in Toronto, Canada
Dr. Kenneth Montague’s Toronto loft is both home and art gallery—and the ultimate party house, thanks to two kitchens, a rooftop deck, and no shortage of conversation pieces.
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Originally appeared in Party-Friendly Apartment in Toronto
Bonus! Photographer Kevin Morris's online project House of the Day, which documents "the character, quirkiness, and beauty of everyday residential architecture" in Toronto neighborhoods.
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Originally appeared in Toronto Houses by Kevin Morris
Young architects often design homes for their parents. But for Toronto's Julia Knezic, it was an especially intimate job: her mom Susan Farkas's new house is next to her own. The result is a new 2,100-square-foot open-plan house, with generous public rooms and only one bedroom.
Photo by Sean Galbraith.
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