Dugmor
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Adjacent to the DVP/York Mills offramp.
From the other side.
From the other side.
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Unique Houses in Toronto
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Dugmor
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I've always loved this house.
Three Valleys (a few doors down from the entrance of the Donalda Club).
Three Valleys (a few doors down from the entrance of the Donalda Club).
Dugmor
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Aldenham Crescent, Don Valley East
Dugmor
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Down the street from the last house. The home isn't as unique as the paneling.
Dugmor
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Corner of Underhill and Brookbanks. Backs onto the ravine.
Dugmor
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I can't figure this one out.
Here it is from the side. I don't know how anyone can live in this place? It's so unusually narrow.
Located just south of Senator O'Connor School.
Here it is from the side. I don't know how anyone can live in this place? It's so unusually narrow.
Located just south of Senator O'Connor School.
junctionist
Senior Member
Corner of Underhill and Brookbanks. Backs onto the ravine.
This one looks quite unique with its white stucco and wood-like panels, achieving a more European feel to its Modernism. The way the front rests on those pillars adds interest. It's definitely a unique house.
Dugmor
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It's just up the street from my place. It, along with the house next door to me were custom built before my time.
Dugmor
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I love the houses in that part of town. Some great ones south of the 401 between Bayview and Leslie all the way down to Lawrence.
Dugmor
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The ones I'm posting are north of Lawrence, east of the DVP, south of York Mills, west of Victoria Park. It's a beautiful place to live. Lots of parks, ravines, nice homes.
LowPolygon
Senior Member
i came across this house on Riverside Drive near South Kingsway. its seems to be a good example of 70's eccentricism or something...i know--that's not a word. anyway, i kind of like it...
Aaron
Active Member
I really like 1/3 of that house.
Uncle Teddy
Senior Member
I like all of it.
thecharioteer
Senior Member
Hariri Pontarini's award-winning Art Collector's Residence in the Bridle Path neighbourhood:
From Architectural Record March 2005 (House of the Month):
"Art Collectors' Residence
Toronto, Ontario
Hariri Pontarini Architects
Many art enthusiasts protect their collections fiercely so it makes sense that a couple living in Toronto would be determined to find an architect who could give them and their art a good home. Their yearlong search began with discussions with the dean of school of architecture at the University of Toronto, and ended with selecting Siamak Hariri of Hariri Pontarini Architects. The architect explains that the firm’s past work, as well as simply good chemistry between him and the clients were the deciding factors—this rapport would become invaluable on a working weekend retreat where the concept for the house emerged.
“The clients had three elements they wanted to be part of the house,†says Hariri, “They needed ample space for their art collection that has evolved over the years, an area of the house for health and wellness—their own piece of Canyon Ranch—and an area for their day-to-day living that would be reasonably simple.†The resulting design, which they agreed upon over the weekend and moderated little during design development, is a two-story L-shaped residence. One wing consists of the art gallery; the other wing is dedicated to the health spa, while the knuckle/intersection of the house is the main living area.
The gallery wing was given special attention due to its program. “One is always worried about direct light,†Hariri states. “Another issue we considered for this collection, much of which is glass art, was the way shifting light enhances the collection.†The two-floor gallery, which contains a corkscrew stairwell, features both clerestory windows and skylights that filter direct light. The ceilings in these areas have a curved underbelly as another way to diminish direct sunlight. The master bedroom, located on the second floor of the gallery wing, was also a matter of deliberation for Hariri and the owners. A large pivot wall separates the master bedroom from the gallery this allows the clients easy and open access to their collection from their personal space.
The house is sited on a four-acre lot outside of Toronto and the appeal of the lot is that it is a green parcel that feels like living in the country. Hariri explains, “The design of the house is intended to take full advantage of light and views on all sides. The house is able to stretch out and all the living spaces have preferred views.†In fact, much of the residence is one room wide and the ample glazing permits views into other areas of the house as well as the surrounding reflecting pools and landscape. The residence’s exterior, clad in limestone, copper, and wood will weather well and endure as it ages—the architect refers to it as the house’s “quiet excellence.â€
By Randi Greenberg"
From Architectural Record March 2005 (House of the Month):
"Art Collectors' Residence
Toronto, Ontario
Hariri Pontarini Architects
Many art enthusiasts protect their collections fiercely so it makes sense that a couple living in Toronto would be determined to find an architect who could give them and their art a good home. Their yearlong search began with discussions with the dean of school of architecture at the University of Toronto, and ended with selecting Siamak Hariri of Hariri Pontarini Architects. The architect explains that the firm’s past work, as well as simply good chemistry between him and the clients were the deciding factors—this rapport would become invaluable on a working weekend retreat where the concept for the house emerged.
“The clients had three elements they wanted to be part of the house,†says Hariri, “They needed ample space for their art collection that has evolved over the years, an area of the house for health and wellness—their own piece of Canyon Ranch—and an area for their day-to-day living that would be reasonably simple.†The resulting design, which they agreed upon over the weekend and moderated little during design development, is a two-story L-shaped residence. One wing consists of the art gallery; the other wing is dedicated to the health spa, while the knuckle/intersection of the house is the main living area.
The gallery wing was given special attention due to its program. “One is always worried about direct light,†Hariri states. “Another issue we considered for this collection, much of which is glass art, was the way shifting light enhances the collection.†The two-floor gallery, which contains a corkscrew stairwell, features both clerestory windows and skylights that filter direct light. The ceilings in these areas have a curved underbelly as another way to diminish direct sunlight. The master bedroom, located on the second floor of the gallery wing, was also a matter of deliberation for Hariri and the owners. A large pivot wall separates the master bedroom from the gallery this allows the clients easy and open access to their collection from their personal space.
The house is sited on a four-acre lot outside of Toronto and the appeal of the lot is that it is a green parcel that feels like living in the country. Hariri explains, “The design of the house is intended to take full advantage of light and views on all sides. The house is able to stretch out and all the living spaces have preferred views.†In fact, much of the residence is one room wide and the ample glazing permits views into other areas of the house as well as the surrounding reflecting pools and landscape. The residence’s exterior, clad in limestone, copper, and wood will weather well and endure as it ages—the architect refers to it as the house’s “quiet excellence.â€
By Randi Greenberg"