Euclid Avenue

One project which i gained great inspiration from when working on a project to have the smallest possible footprint and on a small parcel of land was the Euclid Avenue house in Toronto, Canada by Levitt Goodman Architects. Levitt Goodman Architects is based out of Toronto, Canada and has done a very wide array of projects and studies. On their website, they say that they strive to the social, cultural, and environmental importance of each building. They also say that every project should be progressive, sensitive, and relevant to the location. I will admit that i am not a major fan of most of their projects in respect to my personal style. However, the Euclid Avenue home is by far one of my favorite small homes.
    The home is built on an Urban Infill site and is roughly 1550sqft which includes a main floor, upstairs, and basement. The family wanted to encompass the idea of a green home and went to great lengths to see that this dream came true. The home has 12ft ceilings and massive windows at the front and rear of the home to open up the space. There is a roof garden on the entire home, and a garden outside of the master bedroom. What is so stunning about this home is the fact that the exterior facade facing the road is not bold, lit up, and using over sized or a diverse mixture of materials to gather attention. Instead it is set back and mostly covered by trees and looks like just another old home. It certainly is not that though. The floor plan is simple and to the point, the spaces within the home all open up to each other making it a much more communal home. The bedroom has such an amazing view looking out over the roof garden, taking the feeling of being in the middle of a city completely away. I truly like the island bar which runs into the dining room table, it's something that should absolutely be utilized in future designs for smaller spaces. The idea of being able to sit so closely and watch the food being prepared is part of the entire experience of dining. One of my other favorite aspects of this home is the exterior backyard patio with the trellis off the deck. The way this backyard was planned and the space was utilized is very well done. As i said before i don't like most of Levitt Goodman's other projects i absolutely respect their process and what they believe in