Emily?s House, Toronto North York
Emily?s House North York, Toronto Residential Development, Canadian Modern Architecture Images
Emily?s House in Toronto
2 Feb 2021
Emily?s House
Design: Studio JCI
Location: North York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Emily?s House: A modern multi-generational home in North Toronto
Nestled within the residential neighbourhood of North York, this 3,500 square foot multi-generational home exemplifies harmonious co-living design. The house seamlessly integrates a diverse set of individual and collective desires in support of three generations at different stages of their lives, including a retired couple, their adult children, and parents.
A distinctive pitched roof from the street speaks to the neighbourhood vernacular, while a deep, dramatic brick tone sets it apart from the local muted palette. The house?s controlled material selection highlights the design’s well-crafted details and considered texture variations.
Warm wood accents are deployed in contrast to the cool brick tones, a strategy carried through from the exterior to the house’s interior. Vertical oak battens mask some of the home?s functional elements from the street, such as the front-facing garage door and a passage from the living room to the artist studio.
Concealed beyond the front façade is a second-floor courtyard that creates a series of light-filled, interconnected spaces at the heart of the home. The courtyard provides a dedicated and convenient outdoor space adjacent to the grandparent?s ...
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