Dufferin Laneway Suite
Creative Union Network · Toronto, ON, Canada · 2020
Projects / Built project
Beaconsfield Village House
Discover how architects overcame zoning by-laws and created an open and airy space with a balcony, kitchenette, bathroom, and office/living space in this Victorian semi-detached house redesign.
Modern minimalist living room with natural light, red rug, black stove, and small dog.
- Practice
- Creative Union Network
- Project size
- 670 f²
- Building levels
- 1
- Photographer
- Riley Snelling
The project
The clients of this existing Victorian semi-detached dwelling wanted to increase their livable space by building a third floor addition.
This included a balcony, kitchenette and bathroom, as well as office/living space. From the beginning the design was constrained by city of Toronto zoning-by-laws which restricted the heights and setbacks of the addition.
Despite the difficulties, architects created an open and airy space with the abundance of natural light. The design included numerous skylights and built-in air vents to emphasize a minimalist aesthetics of the space.
Details
A closer look.
Photography · Riley Snelling
Beaconsfield Village House · Photograph 6. Modern minimalist bathroom with white tiles, wooden accents, built-in shelves, and natural light. · Beaconsfield Village House · Photograph 7. Woman and dog in a modern, light-filled room with elegant cabinets and shelves. · Beaconsfield Village House · Photograph 8. Modern minimalist house with geometric design and industrial facade, featuring cantilevered upper floor. · Beaconsfield Village House · Photograph 9. Red brick townhouse with modern gable, winter setting, narrow windows, frosty garden. · Beaconsfield Village House · Photograph 10. Aerial view of a cityscape at sunset featuring residential and commercial areas.
Drawings
Drawing 13. Architectural sectional drawing of a multi-story building with detailed interior layout and structural elements.
Drawing 14. Third floor plan featuring bathroom, closet, large living area, and staircase.
Two more photographs
See all 14 in the full-screen gallery, with captions and credits.