This project transforms a small 1940’s home on large corner lot into a modest and spacious modern home filled with natural light and views to the gardens.

The original house did not relate well to its lot. Its design was typical: the plan anticipated a front and rear yard and all windows faced either forward or backward regardless of the unusual triangular site.

The new house has been designed to create four distinct garden areas, each with its own use, aspect, and quality and each with a distinct and well tuned relationship between the interior and exterior. A large walnut tree has been preserved and its generous canopy continues to provide shade from the sun at the south east corner of the lot.

The interior spaces have been organized to relate to particular exterior views and to relate functionally to the exterior space. The home feels much larger from the inside than it is actually. Multi levelled spaces with varying ceiling heights invite overlook within the building. Open corners allow diagonal views from one space to another and to the gardens outside.

The design is energy efficient. High insulation levels, quality windows, compact massing, high efficiency equipment and radiant floor heat provide a generous and comfortable environment.