Rosedale Residence.
Modern Renovation and Addition
Strategic, sensible renovations and additions to this mid-century “Toronto Special” triplex have transformed it into a remarkable single family home.
New period-appropriate exterior wood siding and trim, high-efficiency windows, and modern fixtures and appliances complement the original interior woodwork and detailing that make the home such a remarkable piece of turn-of-the-century residential architecture. With renovations now complete, this home is ready to stand for yet another hundred years, and be passed down for generations to come.
Details
Location: Toronto, ON
Completion: 2012
Area: 485 m², 5,221 ft²
Project Lead: Donald Peckover
Structural: K H Davis Consulting Engineers
Kitchen: GibsonGreenwood
Lighting: DarkTools
Photography: George Opreff
From the client
“Paul was highly recommended to us by a close friend of who had worked with him on a previous project. That was a sustainable and substantial renovation to an Art Deco masterpiece. While our similar buff brick home in South Rosedale was no Art Deco masterpiece, we thought that with the right touch, it could become a home showcasing our mid-century modern sensibilities”
“We interviewed many architects, but Paul was the first to immediately understand what we were after: simple, sensible and sustainable ... with a nod to Mondrian. That was the easy part.
As the project began, Paul continued to impress us with his experience and ability to work with everyone from the Zoning Department, to the Heritage Preservation Services, to the Toronto & Region Conservation Authority, to the Committee of Adjustment, to the Building Department, to our Contractor and to various outside Suppliers. Throughout, he continued to provide the guiding hand that kept the project moving forward ... and without once losing his cool!
We are now part-way through the construction process, and are awaiting “final & binding approval” from the Committee of Adjustment for a minor addition. That addition will bring together the entire project vision. We could not be more pleased.
Throughout the process, Paul has remained very conscious of our overall budget. The importance of that cannot be overstated.
We have no hesitation in recommending Paul. His plain-spoken and straightforward manner is a pleasure to deal with. And he is no longer just our architect. He has now also become a friend!”