Emily’s House North York, Toronto Residential Development, Canadian Modern Architecture Images

Emily’s House in Toronto

2 Feb 2021

Emily’s House

Design: Studio JCI

Location: North York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Emily’s House: A modern multi-generational home in North Toronto

Emily Residence Toronto

Nestled within the residential neighbourhood of North York, this 3,500 square foot multi-generational home exemplifies harmonious co-living design. The house seamlessly integrates a diverse set of individual and collective desires in support of three generations at different stages of their lives, including a retired couple, their adult children, and parents.

Emily Residence Toronto

A distinctive pitched roof from the street speaks to the neighbourhood vernacular, while a deep, dramatic brick tone sets it apart from the local muted palette. The house’s controlled material selection highlights the design’s well-crafted details and considered texture variations.

Emily Residence Toronto

Warm wood accents are deployed in contrast to the cool brick tones, a strategy carried through from the exterior to the house’s interior. Vertical oak battens mask some of the home’s functional elements from the street, such as the front-facing garage door and a passage from the living room to the artist studio.

Emily Residence Toronto

Emily Residence Toronto

Concealed beyond the front façade is a second-floor courtyard that creates a series of light-filled, interconnected spaces at the heart of the home. The courtyard provides a dedicated and convenient outdoor space adjacent to the grandparent’s suite while bringing daylight into a central atrium above the communal kitchen. Careful and considered planning allows the house to provide for each family member’s current and future needs by balancing their privacy with the benefits of multi-generational living. One such element is the proactive inclusion of an elevator to ensure all levels remain fully accessible, allowing for the family’s senior members to age in place.

Emily Residence in Toronto

Emily Residence Toronto

Dedicated private spaces that respond to individual needs include an artist’s studio, a media room for the cinephile, and an office for the working professional. The open-concept communal spaces for entertaining and gathering extend from the front to the back of the house at grade, opening out onto an expansive backyard facing the Humber Ravine’s natural landscape. The backyard is designed with multiple zones: cooking, covered dining, gardening, and urban farming. At the front of the house, a low garden wall creates privacy for the street-facing windows while creating a porch-like space for the family to gather and interact with the neighbourhood.

Emily Residence Toronto

Emily Residence Toronto

Emily’s House in Toronto, Ontario – Building Information

Architects: Studio JCI

Project size: 3500 ft2
Completion date: 2020

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Emily Residence Toronto

Photography: Michael Muraz

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Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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