Type of project: Residential

Location: Toronto, Canada

Status: Completed

Client: Not disclosed

Built Surface: 180 sq.m

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About Alva Roy Architects

Alva Roy Architects is an award-winning architectural firm based in Toronto. Since their formation in 2003, they have pushed the boundaries of architecture and interior design with their innovative use of building through honest material and design techniques.

With extensive experience in the management of complex urban town and institutional projects, aRA works with the client to fulfill their needs and the function of the projects.

Residential and Commercial Architects in Toronto.

Since its inception, aRA has been responsible for the design of over 115 projects, 30 of which are in Ontario, and 89 located in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. They are responsible for several residential developments, numerous private residences, restaurants, automotive showrooms, exhibition booths, and interior design such as sunglasses showrooms.

This is a view of the front of the house that has gray bricks and glass walls that give glimpses of the interiors of the house.

The dark gray tones of the exterior walls are complemented by the small grass lawn in front with a row of shrubs by the main entrance.

Upon entry into the house, you are welcomed by this simple foyer that leads directly to the living room that has a beige sofa set and a round glass-top coffee table in the middle.

On the side of this living room is a large brick wll adorned with a large wall-mounted artwork that pairs well with the gray tone of the brick wall.

Next to the brick wall is the dining area with bright white walls and ceiling.

The dining area has a glass-top rectangular dining table surrounded by white modern chairs and topped with a modern decorative lighting.

This is a close look at the breakfast nook just beside the kitchen with a small round glass-top dining table paired with white modern chairs and a built-in alcove seating.

This is a view of the kitchen from the vantage of the dining area that has a large dark wooden kitchen island that is contrasted by the surrounding white structures.

This is the family room with a beige sofa set warmed by the modern fireplace on the other side of the rectangular modern coffee table.

This is a close look at the beige sofa set of the family room with a view of the breakfast nook and kitchen in the background.

This bedroom has a large white bed and a reading nook below the window on the far side with a built-in bench under the glass windows.

On the other side of the white bed is a large wall-mounted artwork that stands out against the surrounding white walls and white ceiling.

The bathroom has a glass-enclosed shower area on the far side with dark tiles on the floor and white marble tiles on the walls.

On the side of this shower area is the vanity that has a white sink and counter contrasted by the dark wooden cabinet below and the mirror above.

This is an illustration of the house's elevation.

Alva Roy Architects was hired to renovate a 1950s home in Toronto’s traditional neighborhood at Bloor and Jane area. The design of this major renovation project aims to update a single-story house to a better spacious double-story dwell to reflect the client’s needs.

One of the main design concepts was to reinforce the existing fabric of the neighborhood by respectfully designing traditional forms beside old and new materials but in different architectural interpretations. The upper new mass slides slightly over the existing walls below and creates a larger space on the second floor while defines of how the new additional mass attached to the existing house.

A neat well-detailed Chapel form strives to celebrate the personality of the owners and history of the house while involves a new entry and reinvented façade to open the main and second floor for light and characterize the front face of the building.

A rear addition to the ground and second floor allowing for a new space and a large courtyard at the basement level harvest natural light and bright the basement with a new connection to the rear yard.