Historic Toronto House Gets A Redesign And A Brand New Extension

Working on erstwhile or celebrated structures is ever challenging but information technology'south also interesting to run across the strategies that architects choose for such projects. Today nosotros're checking out a cute family house from the Bracondale Hill neighborhood in Toronto. It was originally built in 1925 and it's a landmarked home that the owners wanted to expand and renovate. They worked with studio Drew Mandel Architects to make that happen.

Side by side, the original house and the new extension look really similar — Side by side, the original business firm and the new extension expect really similar

The extension includes a garage on the ground flooring

One of the limitations of dealing with a historic firm was the fact that the archway facade had to be preserved. However, this firm was designed in a beautiful Georgian Revival style and that really inspired the architects to endeavour to mimic its artful when designing and building the extension. They used a similar palette of colors and materials to brand the old and the new structures blend together and to give the firm a harmonious overall look.

The spacious kitchen features a big white marble island which can also be used as a bar or breakfast table — The spacious kitchen features a big white marble island which can likewise be used as a bar or breakfast table

The new wing which was added to the house merges with the original home and is clad in clay singles with grey-brown tint and besides a pitched roof with dormers that looks similar to the original roof simply has a simplified and more mod feel to it. The redesigned interior and new floor plan identify the public areas on the ground floor.

The three floors are connected by a beautiful new staircase made of bended plywood — The iii floors are connected by a cute new staircase made of bended plywood

The custom oak cabinetry and furniture give the house a warm feel without darkening the color palette — The custom oak cabinetry and article of furniture give the firm a warm feel without darkening the color palette

The kickoff floor is a private section with three bedrooms, a lounge space, a dwelling function and likewise a beautiful double-height master suite. That leaves the top floor which houses a cozy lounge and a guest area but the house too has a basement and what a wonderful space this is. Information technology has a basketball court, a hobby room and even an actress bedroom.