Parkdale Victorian Reno

A work in progress, this is a tiny Victorian in Parkdale, Toronto.  The ground floor was completely gutted, exposing the original douglas fir joists and removing dividing walls to create a loft-like space within a narrow footprint.  Walnut floors and white walls further maximize the perception of height and light.

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Trinity Bellwoods House 1_ In Progress

This single family home is being renovated with a new kitchen, basement playroom, office, bathroom, windows, finishes and fixtures throughout.  Renovations to the exterior will commence in the spring.

Set Design for Dove

A bathroom was designed for a Dove tv commercial.

Wallpaper + Fabric design for W Hotel Hoboken

This latest wallpaper by partner graphic design company Backyard Design is being used as feature walls in 230 rooms in a new W Hotel. It has been produced in two colours: crimson and violet (bottom two images). These are images are 10'-0" tall and have been cropped as needed to create unique vibrant wallcoverings. The more muted image (top) was printed as a fabric for throw cushions in cotton sateen; at full size the image is abstracted; a haze with flares of colour and contrast.

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The West Annex House Reno, In Progress

A modest renovation: the walls and existing cabinets were painted a creamy white, a new counter and white subway tile replaced the existing pink marble, and new lighting was installed.  A simple banquette, table and shelves in walnut were added opposite to provide a place to eat that could also serve as a kitchen island.  Elsewhere in the house, a renovated master bathroom, master bedroom, entry millwork and office were designed, with fresh finishes throughout.

Wallpaper for Children

Several lines of wallpaper are being designed through partner graphic design company Backyard Design, including wallpaper for children. This one is a combination of hand drawn and painted damask patterns printed digitally.

Dufferin Grove Condo

Renovations have been designed for the shared interior and exterior spaces of this industrial condo building, home to writers, graphic designers, film makers, musicians and artists. 

Nuit Blanche

Photographic collages printed on translucent acrylic, as part of a Backyard Design installation for Nuit Blanche.

Ice Chandelier for the Gladstone Hotel

Frozen sculptural pieces were hung to form an ice chandelier, made in collaboration with Lisa Mann. They were exhibited for one wintry weekend in the second floor balcony of the Gladstone Hotel.

Canadiana Room 404 at the Gladstone Hotel

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This is the Canadiana Room 404 at the Gladstone Hotel, designed in collaboration with the upholsterers The Big Stuff. The wallpaper was printed from a digitally manipulated photograph taken at the cottage. Bev Hisey was commissioned to make gorgeous die-cut felt curtains - a perforated textile that casts forest-like shadows in the morning. The light box bench is a custom piece designed for the room, in fumed oak with back lit photographs by Jenny Francis.

PHOTOS BY TOM ARBAN [FIRST AND SECOND] + CAT O'NEIL [THIRD]

LINK TO ARTICLE IN CANADIAN ARCHITECT 

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First Post!

As an architecture and interior design studio with many ongoing projects, this running blog is an informal way to quickly document and exhibit current work and to also share images, objects and drawings. This is intended to grow as a resource for both the studio and its clientele.