INTERIORS & INTERIOR DESIGN
LAWRENCE PARK
StudioAC introduces Lawrence Park Residence , located in a tree lined residential neighbourhood in North Toronto .
The project brief requested attention to function to create a home that a family could grow into while ensuring the formal response was equally considered and the space was subdued and minimal . The Lawrence Park Residence looks to navigate many contradictions that can all be true at once - creating a singular response to the complexity of a home .
How can a floor plan celebrate openness and transparency , while still creating a distinct spatial identity ? How can a facade conceal the interiors , while maximizing light throughout ?
The front facade appears stoic , with grey brick and limestone stretching across the South face , interrupted by a very systematic placement of openings . The entry is flanked by an intimate living space that conceals the open floor plan at the back of the house . This space is lined with tall , narrow windows , creating a staccato play between the solid brick facade and brief moments of transparency . Beyond this , a double height space invites a winding staircase and brings light into the kitchen at the center of the plan . The living space at the rear extends into the yard to create an exterior harbor between living and dining - fostering a relationship between the spaces , while creating distinct separation and identity for each . This harbor introduces a long stretch of West facing windows on an otherwise North facing facade and , in doing so , invites the warm evening light into the plan .
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