Glass architecture

Snider House, an 1828 heritage property and North Toronto’s oldest surviving structure, was originally constructed as a brick Regency Cottage farmhouse at the heart of sprawling pastures and orchards. Over the next 180 years, the surrounding land was redeveloped and the home was expanded and modified – changes that saw its porch lost and the interior subdivided to serve a variety of occupants. In 1979, the property was designated under the Ontario Heritage Act for architectural and historical reasons. Our client, Jody Cash, a glass manufacturer, asked us to thoughtfully honour the building’s heritage while also reviving it as a functional home for his young family. This required an innovative design to participate in an ar... More