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Project • By Studio JCI • Housing
Riverdale Townhomes
These live-work townhouses are located on a quiet street in Toronto’s rapidly densifying Riverdale neighbourhood. The project was separated into two phases. Phase 1, towards the South end of the block, consists of five deep units each with a mezzanine studio and an interior garden. Phase 2, towards the North end, consists of five shallower units and is serviced by a laneway at the rear.The townhouse blocks are developed on two existing, vacant, industrial properties separated by a residential building inbetween. One unique condition of Phase 1 is its landlocked nature; the site is bound by residential and industrial buildings on three sides. Phase 2 has a significantly different site condition: to the north, is an empty lot that has a seaso... More
Project • By RAMÓN ESTEVE ESTUDIO • Residential Landscape
SARDINERA HOUSE
Located in a setting of great beauty and valuable landscape, in front of the
Mediterranean Sea, between El Portixol and Cala Blanca, the Sardinera House lays
on the top of a hillside, lined by a headland entering the sea on a bay of turquoise
waters.
UNIQUE LOCATION
“The original idea for the design was based on enjoying and enhancing the panoramic
views of the setting, by creating a relaxing contemplative environment that allows
enjoying the experience provided by the place.”
MASSIVENESS & LIGHTNESS
A set of concrete walls exhibited facing different directions, compressing and
expanding the views and generating several images. The vertical surfaces are limited
horizontally by long cantilevers that extend towards the sea, thus cr... More