Closed windows offer a glimpse of a bright white living room, hidden behind the gray walls of this Toronto home, renovated and expanded by the local studio Post Architecture.
Post Architec- ture's resettlement in the Etobicoke suburb has added a gable volume to the front and the back has been extended by a floor on the first floor.
The overhaul resulted in two different volumes from the outside. Both consist of a gray brickwork and a wood-clad top that blends into the style of the surrounding residences.
The company called it Peak-a-Boo, after the "unexpected" elements that hid behind that traditional exterior, as well as the pointed shape of the living room.
"This project owes its name to the playfulness of the interiors, the unexpected height (height) of entry, and the spatial relationships that constantly reveal new lines of sight," Post Architecture said in a project statement.
The house was renovated and extended for a couple who wanted more space for the host family. As part of the reconfiguration, the company was able to create three bedrooms and a bathroom and an open plan living area on the first level.
Two bedrooms, including the master bedroom, are located on the back of the first floor and have windows overlooking the rear garden.
The third bedroom and bathroom are at the front and have shutters that overlook the living area on the lower floor.
"They even allow a view not only of the open living spaces below, but also of the surrounding street landscape and the backyard," the company said. "Leaving it open, the 65-square-meter upper floor feels much bigger."
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