Monday, November 30, 2009

North Annex House 2

The concept has been designed for the overall palette of materials, furniture placement, artwork, accessories and light fixtures at the North Annex House.  A quick sketch 3d model has been prepared to illustrate this concept for the presentation to the client, scheduled for tomorrow!

Friday, November 27, 2009

Parkdale Photography Studio 1





A very exciting new project is on the boards.  A 3,000 sf warehouse with over 15 foot ceilings in Parkdale is to be converted to a modern, airy photography studio with a live/work apartment for the owner.  A second story with mezzanine is to be added for the apartment, with ambitions for a green roof, solar panels and new skylights throughout.  This project is particularly exciting as the neighborhood is undergoing a major transition, and to be able to create a new live work environment such as this so close to Queen Street is an invaluable architectural opportunity.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Cambridge Garden 2

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Step one is complete for the Cambridge House garden work - the patterned permeable pavers create an almost medieval pattern, and have been planted with creeping thyme and sweet woodruff seeds that will grow in the spring to provide fragrance when crushed underfoot.  Wild flowers and grasses are to be planted alongside to create a dynamic, rough border that can provide cuttings for the kitchen table.  Step 2 to follow very shortly - the cedar fence around the property, to step down the hill to the bottom of the garden.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Munich Reinsurance_Bay Street Office 10



The new back painted glass doors with thin aluminum frames on the wall mounted unit look very sleek, a great improvement.  It is a perfect foil for the beautiful Florence Knoll white marble meeting table in front of it.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Forest Hill South House 1


Design is underway to create a light-filled painting studio and gallery, wine cellar, guest suite and  playroom in this Forest Hill home.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

North East Annex House 1

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Work is commencing on another Annex house on a lovely old street.  The house will be designed as two phases: the first a complete refresh with new finishes, all new furniture, and artwork, the second to possibly include extensive reconfiguration and a new rear addition.

Sketchbook 11



Munich Reinsurance_Bay Street Office 9


Demolition is now nearing completion on the 27th floor.  The entire 25th, 26th and 27th floors of this (fully occupied) Bay Street office are going to be renovated in synchronized phases over the next three months, after a great deal of careful planning and design.