Brooklyn Avenue.
Contemporizing a traditional home
Delicately balancing tradition and modernity, Brooklyn Residence sits comfortably on a quiet residential street in Leslieville, fitting in with the established character of the neighbourhood, while creating modern and comfortable spaces within.
Twin dormers facing the street sit alongside the original peaked gable with a small window. Inside, tradition and modern meet with clean lines, a spacious kitchen, an open steel and glass staircase, and a sunken great room with high ceilings. The great room combines dining and living, focusing on a huge steel-clad fireplace. Expansive doors open up the room to the back yard, exquisitely landscaped with ponds, pergolas, and an outdoor firepit for summer marshmallow roasts and cozy autumn nights.
Upstairs a generous principal suite faces the back yard, with a private reading room and ensuite bathroom featuring a free-standing tub for meditation and relaxation.
Details
Location: Toronto, ON
Completion: 2019
Area: 2600 sq.ft. [242m2]
Project Lead: Donald Peckover
Structural Engineering:
KH Davis Consulting
Engineers Mechanical:
Alpha Comfort Control
General Contractor: SevernWoods
From the client
“My partner and I retained Sustainable for our recent house renovation. I was interested in sustainable solutions for heating/cooling as well as building materials.
Paul Dowsett and his team, specifically Donald Peckover, provided a great design with both passive and active sustainable systems (cross-ventilation; operable windows placed to draw hot air up and out in summer while also providing natural light; green roof; HRV/ERV; radiant heating) and incorporated sustainable building materials.
Paul and Donald were friendly and easy to work with and very knowledgeable about different options. They were also able to suggest several general contractors that are familiar with green building.
Overall, we are very happy with our house and the services provided by Sustainable. We definitely recommend them!
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