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Renni is a wellness centre providing therapy services from clinical psychologists, social workers, body and movement practitioners.  The clinic is located within a renovated semi-detached Victorian era house in Toronto’s Little Italy neighbourhood.   The design reimagines the constrained condition of the existing house and property into a light filled and expansive set of experiences as a container for the inner work occurring within. Scott Norsworthy Scott Norsworthy Scott Norsworthy The project initiated with a design mandate to provide each individual treatment room with access to direct natural light, and to attempt to breakdown the inherent cellular condition of necessarily small individual spaces to mee... More

What lingers after a memorable meal isn’t always a particular detail or image. Whatoften remains is a feeling: the sense of being cared for, the intimacy of sharing space, the quiet confidence of something done exceptionally well. Shinji emerged from an interest in translating these qualities into architecture. Ratherthan reproducing familiar visual references, the project focuses on atmosphere, material, and restraint. John Alunan John Alunan John Alunan John Alunan John Alunan Located within Toronto’s financial district, the restaurant draws inspiration fromJapan’s celebrated denim industry. Like great hospitality, denim is both humble and refined—unpretentious in appearance, yet capable... More

A 1905 Beach home was reinvented as a light-filled, energy efficient, healthy home. Although strictly modern, the new design respectfully explores building structures and materials found in the area to complement the neighbourhood while creating a modern original with unique sculptural aesthetics. baukultur/ca baukultur/ca baukultur/ca baukultur/ca baukultur/ca Emphasis was also put on creating a home with technical configurations to support well-being, as well as economical outcomes for maintaining and operating the building — among them: abundant natural light and cross ventilation; walls and roof with long-lasting cool, white metal panelling; breathable wall membranes; continuous insulation; HRV with air f... More

Haus Skyview is the transformation of a modest wartime bungalow into a contemporary, high-performance family home in Toronto's east end. Rather than replacing the existing structure, the project reimagines it through a complete interior reconstruction, basement underpinning, a new second storey, and a two-storey rear addition. The result is a home of approximately 1,800 square feet across three levels that demonstrates how thoughtful planning can create generous, light-filled spaces within a compact footprint. baukultur/ca baukultur/ca baukultur/ca baukultur/ca The clients approached us with the ambition to transform their bungalow into an energy-efficient, modern home that would support their young family for years to... More

A cozy neighborhood haven for artisanal coffee and community, Lion Coffee blends minimalism with natural materials in a light-filled space. Lion Coffee, a neighborhood coffee shop nestled on a side street in midtown Toronto, offers an intimate, light-filled retreat from the bustle of St. Clair Avenue West. Owned and operated by a young couple passionate about coffee and community, the café serves artisanal coffee, crafted drinks, and freshly prepared food made on-site. Designed by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design, the 460 sq. ft. space embraces simplicity and natural materials, reflecting the handcrafted quality of its offerings. Warm wood, sleek stone, and finely detailed finishes create an environment that is both inviting and refi... More

Located in East York, Toronto, Periscope House is a renovation-addition project in which the existing one-story bungalow is renovated and a second floor is added on top. It was commissioned by a young professional couple with two children, to create a more personalized and sustainable setting for their lives. Coinciding with the pandemic, however, which has doubled or even tripled the material costs, it eventually went through a drastic revision, which resulted in removing half of the second floor and relocating children’s bedrooms to the ground floor. Yet, by utilizing the removed area as a void, the project has gained a series of double-height spaces on the ground floor, which has bestowed a distinctive exterior form that resembles... More

Established in 2015 by Parks Canada Agency (PCA), the Rouge National Urban Park (RNUP) is an ecologically protected zone that encompasses much of the Rouge River and Little Rouge Creek valleys. At 7,910 hectares, RNUP is the largest urban park in North America and Canada’s first “National Urban Park”. Straddling parts of Toronto, Markham, Durham, and Uxbridge, the RNUP forms a green corridor of forests, farmland, wetlands, ravines, and meadows that connect the Greenbelt to Lake Ontario. Moriyama Teshima Architects Moriyama Teshima Architects The RNUP Visitor, Learning, and Community Centre will serve as the park’s primary orientation, learning, and events facility where visitors can learn about Rouge&rsquo... More

The theme chosen for the 2023 edition of Winter Stations was Resonance. Led by Professor Afshin Ashari (SEDRD) and Amir Ashari (Ashari Architect’s Principal), WINTERACTION, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Winterstations, transcends local engagement. It is a dual installation located in both Iran and Canada, which is connected through Augmented Reality and designed to foster solidarity and social-cultural interaction between the two nations. Navid Atrvash Navid Atrvash Navid Atrvash Navid Atrvash Navid Atrvash This pavilion expands human connections and resonates solidarity beyond borders, crossing political boundaries to foster global interaction and understanding. The term 'WINTERACTION,' crafted f... More

Enigma on the Park, an 86-unit complex catering to the city’s creative population, represents renewal and growth. Situated on property once scarred by pollution, now bordered by lush green space, the project was conceived by Aragon Properties as a place for residents to harness the energy created in the neighborhood’s revival. Dave Kearney for ALPOLIC Dave Kearney for ALPOLIC Designed by BDP Quadrangle and completed in 2018, the complex stands nine stories high and uses reclaimed materials like exposed brick for interior walls to hearken to the area’s industrial past. Floor to ceiling windows allow for natural light to illuminate living spaces. Amenities like common rooms, a rooftop terrace lounge and artist stu... More

Nestled between two existing buildings at the northwestern edge of Humber’s Lakeshore Campus, the Athletic Centre is the first Humber building that people see as they travel eastbound on the busy Lake Shore Boulevard. Scott Norsworthy Scott Norsworthy Scott Norsworthy The building’s façade is animated by vertical sunscreen fins, whose dynamic arrangements produce kinetic optical effects when viewed from passing traffic. The fins also act as sunscreens to protect the interior spaces from the southern sun, as well as provide some privacy in the spaces that house more discrete programs. Scott Norsworthy Scott Norsworthy Scott Norsworthy Designed to achieve LEED Silver certification, the Athlet... More

The smallest in a collection of cabins scattered across four family properties, a Bunkie on the Hill serves as a space of respite for a family-oriented client in Muskoka. The Bunkie, tucked into the trees at the top of a steep slope, was designed to provide a quiet space away from the action of the multi-generational family cottages below. Riley Snelling Riley Snelling Riley Snelling A contemporary interpretation of the traditional A-frame shape evokes the quintessential cabin in the woods, differentiated by shifted roof volumes. Reminiscent of the overlapping layers of shale rock in the surrounding landscape, the split roof design features two intersecting gables that create opportunities for window openings where the roof... More

The Teston House has been owned and occupied for decades by a well-known family in the Toronto area. When FrankFranco was engaged, it had reached the stage where it must transform to suit the needs of multiple generations; to become functional enough to accommodate the next era. FrankFranco Architects The common Pompeii villa inspired the home’s open-air internal courtyard, complete with a skylight. Here the head of the household once grew fig trees, and historically the home was used to entertain often. There was still a desire for it to remain hospitable, but the home needed to be updated from the usability standpoint. FrankFranco considered its uniqueness and vowed to maintain and build upon some of its original elements. As... More

The centerpiece of CKTL is its innovative stock exchange-inspired ambiance, where the prices of everything on the menu fluctuate in real-time, mirroring the excitement of the trading floor. This interactive pricing mechanism invites patrons to immerse themselves in a playful exchange of value, making each selection of food and beverages an engaging experience. Abeco Building Group Abeco Building Group Abeco Building Group applied their design-forward approach and advanced construction methodologies to realize the vision of CKTL. The venue is a testament to modern sophistication, showcasing a rich palette of textures and contemporary finishes that convey opulence. CKTL & Co. carefully crafted by Abeco Building Group accommodat... More

The Symington Laneway House is a 2-storey infill residence built on a narrow 17' wide lot in Toronto's Junction neighbourhood. At 1,000 sq. ft, the project is now home to the owner who formerly lived in the two-unit house at the front of the property. Ron Adriano Ron Adriano Ron Adriano Due to the home's proximity to both the public laneway and the main house, an unconventional arrangement of spaces was needed to mitigate privacy concerns. The bright yellow entry door opens up to a den off the laneway, while the kitchen and dining spaces are oriented towards the yard and accessed by sliding doors. Upstairs, the living room overlooks the laneway with a more private view towards West Toronto. The bedroom and bathroom are locat... More