Family house transformation in Toronto, Canada.
City: Toronto
Full-gut renovation and rear 2-storey plus basement extension,
4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, semi-detached home
Architect: Inhabit Studio Inc.
Visualization: Virtual Dynamics Studio
Soft: Autodesk Revit, Autodesk 3Ds Max, Unreal Engine, Adobe Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve
This renovation and extension of a semi-detached house on Eighth Street in New Toronto creates a spacious home for a family of five. Unable to find a suitable new house, the clients chose to renovate their existing one. The project involved adding 19 feet in depth across two stories and a basement, resulting in three bedrooms for the children, a primary suite with a sauna for the parents, and a reconfigured open-plan living area. The extension includes a family area and a home office. Influenced by the client's Finnish heritage and passion for illustration, the design features a Scandinavian style with a neutral palette, contrasting black window frames, and personalized decor. Natural light is maximized through large windows and a central skylight, while the exterior combines white fibre-cement and natural cedar siding for a modern yet timeless appearance.
