(Photo: Doublespace Photography)
Reflect Architecture has demonstrated great skill by proving that the world of contemporary art and family life compatibility could be achieved in several Toronto houses. It is not just that this dwelling being the chief home of one of them, which has a deep sentimental value for long, it has now become the chosen spot for displaying his heart-winning art collection but also a home for every one of the growing family.
Returning to Roots
The owners want to return to their roots after living abroad in Downtown Toronto. The place seemed so old-fashioned to him that it did not correspond with his liking by any means, thus prompting Trevor Wallace, chief architect of Reflect Architecture, who was supposed to manage the full-blown renovation.
Wallace's approach created a deliberate "tension" between showcasing the contemporary art collection and ensuring the home remained functional for family living. The result is a space that feels like a gallery yet retains the warmth and comfort of a family home.
Renovation Strategy
In case of renovation, the earlier arrangement and traffic of the house were kept unchanged while the old materials, colors, and forms were substituted with new ones to make the spaces fresh. Non-standard words used] A stark white wall and simple design taking over the living spaces, hallways, and corridors give the place and the artworks of the collection a gallery atmosphere.
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In the home, the center shall comprise a sculpture of stairs. This includes layered edges, stepped profiles, and curvy designs. Such a spicy and playful design element becomes a functional artwork supplementing the space with its aesthetic features and adding its unique, exciting style.
(Photo: Doublespace Photography)
Artistic Touches
In the living room, a wide ribbon-like fireplace virtually designed by Brooklyn-based Leyden Lewis creates dynamics of the place and its overall emotions. It is better to flush doors and the inner sides with the walls, avoiding the stands and bumps.
Contrasting Spaces
The color scheme, however, simulates the space notion in that there is a sense of frugality in the living areas, whereas the areas for cooking and eating are darker and richer. The dining room, which has its wall painted in dark teal, is characterized by a signature Lindsey Adelman knotted light fixture, and a large stone dining table has been paired with chairs upholstered in ochre velvet.
The style in the kitchen is of one-tone travertine cabinetry and other surfaces, allowing for a homogeneous and entry-level ambiance. Thanks to the island in the middle (the length of 15 feet), we can place a stove and other household appliances there so that the natural light, coming through the existing frame of a gabled skylight, cannot be missed.
(Photo: Doublespace Photography)
Preserving Identity
One of the most important features of Wallace's approach to the renovation was his humorous and imaginative perspective, which was to remain intact in the end. Thus, although the home had been transformed into a contemporary art exhibition, it still preserved its ancient identity as a family dwelling.
Reflecting the Architectural design of the North Drive House, their skill of merging life and art undoubtedly brought the area to an aesthetic and completely functional value system for the inhabitants.
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