Junction Shadow House in Toronto, Canada by POST Architecture

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The Junction Shadow House is a semi-detached residential dwelling that began as a mirror-image of its attached neighbour. Early in the design process, it became evident that the previous additions (front room over the porch, rear Mud Room) were structurally compromised and threatening to destabilize the original masonry structure. As a result, they were demolished, leaving the shell of the original house to work with, in the shadow of its longer neighbour. Natural light was not available from all sides, so the design focused on maximizing the light penetrating from the south, as well as moving it through the house as much as possible. The interiors are a bright white colour and the spaces are visually interconnected on all levels through a feature staircase, creating views and plays with shadows on all levels.

Image Courtesy © POST Architecture, photographed by Revelateur Studio

• Architects: POST Architecture
• Project: Junction Shadow House
• Location: Toronto, Canada
• Photography: Revelateur Studio

Image Courtesy © POST Architecture, photographed by Revelateur Studio

The front of the house was re-designed to include a large window, linking exterior and interior life. Similarly, a new rear Mudroom addition at the ground floor allows for easy access to and from the rear yard, and more importantly, access to the dog washing station in the basement. A third floor addition was built to create an open relaxing area for the homeowners while maximizing the use of floor area and animating them with plays on light and dark. The finishes further reflect the idea of shade, with a palette of whites, blacks and greys…and occasionally a pop of colour.

Image Courtesy © POST Architecture, photographed by Revelateur Studio

Image Courtesy © POST Architecture, photographed by Revelateur Studio

Post Architecture – Firm Profile

Post Architecture is a boutique architecture firm specializing in custom home design in downtown Toronto. We are known and respected for our sensitive integration of modern design and traditional contexts, applying innovation to create spaces for an exceptional lifestyle.

We believe the spaces we inhabit, and also our lives, are blurring the distinction between our working, social, and private selves—and design naturally needs to respond to this. Residential clients are asking for the inclusion of home offices, restaurant-like kitchens, boutique hotel bedrooms, and spa bathrooms in their homes; our designs deftly cross disciplines and borrow from the research and development, currently only available in the commercial and retail sectors, for new solutions in lighting, fixtures, furnishings, and construction materials, to support the new living environments.

Image Courtesy © POST Architecture, photographed by Revelateur Studio

Image Courtesy © POST Architecture, photographed by Revelateur Studio

We offer a full range of architectural services from design consultations to Committee of Adjustment applications to construction review. Moreover, we collaborate with a team of engineers, interior, and furniture designers, to offer our clients a seamless construction or renovation process and the expertise to complete their vision.

Image Courtesy © POST Architecture, photographed by Revelateur Studio

Image Courtesy © POST Architecture, photographed by Revelateur Studio

Image Courtesy © POST Architecture, photographed by Revelateur Studio

Image Courtesy © POST Architecture, photographed by Revelateur Studio

Image Courtesy © POST Architecture, photographed by Revelateur Studio

Image Courtesy © POST Architecture, photographed by Revelateur Studio

Image Courtesy © POST Architecture, photographed by Revelateur Studio

Image Courtesy © POST Architecture, photographed by Revelateur Studio

Image Courtesy © POST Architecture, photographed by Revelateur Studio

Tags: Canada, Toronto

Categories: House, Residential

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