This modern guest house and reflecting pool is located on the grounds of a private residence abutting a Toronto ravine. It is conceived of as an open pavilion sitting in a lush verdant landscape.

A specialized structural system was developed to incorporate Profilit structural glass channels into a steel frame hung from the upper roof by stainless steel cables. The glass channels create a continuous upper band, bringing light into the space and allowing the roof plane to float. All the structural steel supporting the roof is exposed and expressed.

A wood burning indoor/outdoor fireplace plays a pivotal role in the project. It acts as the centre of the pavilion, tying the enclosed interior space with the covered, but open deck beyond. It has an operable fire glass window between the two sides creating reflections and views from one space to the other. A pair of double bi-fold doors allows the entire glazed wall of this guest house to open to the pool deck beyond. When completely open, the indoor and outdoor spaces flow together creating ambiguity between inside and outside.

The program consists of both indoor and outdoor elements. The indoor program includes a sitting room with sleeping area, a kitchen suitable for the guest house as well as for catering large parties, and a bathroom. The outdoor program includes a large wooden deck, reflecting pool with water lilies, bull rushes and fish, an outdoor covered dining area, and long concrete countertops for big parties that have wood storage below and a lower level with storage for garden equipment.