Living room with gray sofa, beige pillows, small round wooden side table with pink flowers, fireplace with gray tile, white shelves with decor items, and window with black frame.

Parkdale Avenue House

COMPLETION: 2016 /  LOCATION: TORONTO, CANADA /  RENOVATED AREA: 1500 SF

THIS 100-YEAR-OLD HIGH PARK RESIDENCE REQUIRED A COMPLETE GROUND FLOOR OVERHAUL TO FULFILL THE OWNER'S DESIRE FOR A BRIGHT, MODERN AND FUNCTIONAL HOME. PRIOR TO THE RENOVATION THE HOUSE WAS DARK AND COLD, WITH A CRAMPED AND DYSFUNCTIONAL KITCHEN AND AN UNUSED ADDITION AT THE REAR.

STUDIO Z CREATED A LUMINOUS AND FUNCTIONAL SPACE AND INCREASED ENERGY EFFICIENCY BY USING HIGH PERFORMANCE WINDOWS AND DOORS AND INSULATING ALL EXTERIOR WALLS. THE ARCHITECT'S VISION OF ACHIEVING A CLEAR LINE OF SIGHT FROM THE FRONT ENTRANCE THROUGH TO THE REAR GLASS-ENVELOPED DINING AREA CREATED A FRESH AND WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE FOR THE FAMILY OF FOUR.

Contractor: Salerno Construction
Photography: Ryan Fung

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