When an empty-nester couple made the decision to downsize, they knew they wanted it to be to a low-maintenance, age-in-place home, as well as an architectural showpiece. They had tried condo living but it lacked the familiarity of a low-rise dwelling. Their son, a builder, encouraged them to push beyond their traditional aesthetic and create a custom, contemporary home ? something that he could help them build.

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Architects: Architects Luc Bouliane

Location: Relmar Rd, Toronto, ON M5P, Canada

Architect In Charge: Luc Bouliane, Wes Wilson and Natasha Lebel

Area: 4000.0 ft2

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Bob Gundu
Landscape: Fox Whyte Landscape Architecture & Design

Structural Engineer: Kenny Crier, Blackwell Bowick Engineering

General Contractor: Mazenga Building Group Erik Bornstein, Bryan Kee

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From the architect. When an empty-nester couple made the decision to downsize, they knew they wanted it to be to a low-maintenance, age-in-place home, as well as an architectural showpiece. They had tried condo living but it lacked the familiarity of a low-rise dwelling. Their son, a builder, encouraged them to push beyond their traditional aesthetic and create a custom, contemporary home ? something that he could help them build.

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