RESPECTING‘ GOOD BONES’
The design team removed the existing roof, introducing varied ceiling heights and generous daylighting. Walls separating kitchen, dining, and living areas were opened up, and the fireplace was relocated to anchor the space. The original staircase gave way to a new flight aligned with the entry, framing a 140 sq ft living green wall and freshwater pond. This biophilic feature not only reinforces the connection to the ravine beyond, but also improves indoor air quality.
EDITOR ' S CHOICE
OUTDOOR SPACES REIMAGINED
Conservation restrictions barred ground-plane additions on three sides and limited projections into the ravine. The design team responded by carving outdoor pockets within the existing envelope.
• A four season, covered patio replaces the former indoor pool, cantilevered above the forest floor.
• A private balcony tucks into a“ negative corner” of the primary bedroom.
• A treehouse-like rooftop deck extends over the primary suite, with changing roof heights for privacy and treetop vistas.
• At the front, an elevated boardwalk and courtyard invite gathering with reclaimed brick walls and a ribbon-like roof defining the social zone.
The design team ' s primary goal was to achieve a thoughtful balance of preservation and modern intervention of a mid century structure into a flexible, light filled home.
TECHNICAL SHEET:
Project name: Ravine House Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Architect: Orangeink Design Contractor: Structure Corp Structural Engineer: Kieffer Structural Engineering Mechanical Engineer: BK Consulting Wood Siding: Blackwood Siding Co. Glazing: Bigfoot Door General Contracting: RDC Construction Kitchen: Bulthaup Toronto Fireplace: STUV Project Sector: Residential Budget: withheld Completion Date: May 2023 Floor area: 4620 sq ft( 429 sq m) Photographer: Scott Norsworthy
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