The existing garage in this dwelling was renovated to become a breakfast/siting area adjacent to the kitchen. The garage was rebuilt further forward with a new adjacent front door vestibule. A new second floor was built over this addition creating a new master bedroom suite with ensuite bathroom and an existing small bedroom was expanded. A wooden pergola was constructed at the front door and across a portion of the existing ground floor living room. Matching brick and color co-ordinated pre-finished wood siding was used to unify the appearance of the existing and new portions of the house.

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Situated on the shores of Lake Couchiching, this 5 bedroom home takes advantage of spectacular views to the water with an open and glass filled facade to the garden and lake. A more private and formal facade is presented to the street side. The entire second floor is contained within the roof structure, giving the appearance of a much smaller building mass. All the second floor bedrooms have vaulted ceilings extending into the roof structure. A glazed cupola lets light into the vaulted kitchen breakfast area. Traditional details and materials including brick, flagstone and cedar shingles are blended to create a domestic feeling appropriate to the local cottage atmosphere.

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The Granite Club is an athletic country club in Toronto. It was founded in 1836. It is Toronto’s largest private members-only clubs. Its present facilities were opened in 1972 and has a membership of over 11,000. In March 2005 the Grand Ballroom reopened after a major renovation. The Grand Ballroom, comfortably accommodating 150-450 guests, has soaring 22 foot ceilings, 12 spectacular crystal chandeliers and built in stage. With a capacity of up to 200, the adjacent Ballroom Terrace is available for cocktail parties and ceremonies. The existing 6,000 square foot space was renovated adding new interior wall and floor finishes throughout. Alterations to the floor plan were made at the main entrance to improve access and visibility from the main foyer. Additional alterations were made to expand the service bar. The stage area as well as back of house area was altered to improve kitchen and dishwashing access. New audio visual and lighting systems were added to suit a wide variety of setups.

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This large addition and renovation project involved the relocation and enlargement of most of the ground floor rooms (kitchen, dining & family room) as well as the extension of two second floor bedrooms and the creation of a new master bathroom & dressing area. A finished basement was also incorporated with generous views to the backyard ravine. A stone base consistent with the original house was used for the addition to tie the work together. Much larger windows and doors were installed in the addition to take advantage of ravine views and sun exposure. Several hard landscaping elements including two terraces and a water feature integrate the house with the landscape.

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This existing 1 1/2 storey home is located in the Wendigo Way enclave in Swansea on the edge of High Park in Toronto’s west end. The proposed addition and renovations involved the construction of a side yard addition to the north including a new single car garage and mud room on the ground floor and a new bedroom on the second floor. A smaller single storey side yard addition was built on the southern face of the house facing into the large expansive yard area abutting High Park. To take advantage of the opportunity presented by the side yard sloping grade, an excavation was made to permit the southern side yard addition to have a basement walk out. This permitted the renovated basement area to have a much more light filled feeling and greatly improved the quality of the space. Dormers were added to the existing second floor to improve natural lighting and ventilation as well as to offer up views to the park. Exterior materials (brick, stone, siding and painted wood trim) were used to unify the appearance of the finished house.

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This 1960’s ranch style home was augmented with a ground and second floor addition as well as extensive interior alterations. All of the ground floor rooms were enlarged and reorganized and a new garage and laundry room rebuilt further forward to square off the plan of the building. A new second floor family room with rear yard terrace and master bedroom suite were created. The new stair and entrance were located in the centre of the house creating strong central focus. The exterior appearance of the home was architecturally altered and completely reclad.

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A typical two storey side hall plan dwelling was renovated to contain three second floor bedrooms and a new large living room opening into a deep backyard. The existing basement was underpinned to improve headroom and a new home office space was created under the new living room addition with a separate side yard walkout. The master bedroom space was vaulted with a french door balcony to the rear yard. All other infrastructure including plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems were upgraded through the course of the renovation and addition.

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This rear yard addition project involved the demolition of an earlier existing addition. A new full basement and ground floor space was added spanning across the full width of the older original home. The ground floor space was configured as a garden room with seating overlooking the garden to the south and a built in breakfast nook to the north adjacent the kitchen. The kitchen was also renovated with custom cabinetry designed to suit the decorating style of the new addition. Extensive glazing was used on the garden facing facade and custom roof skylights were installed over the new space. The basement addition increased the space for the existing recreation room and also provided a generous walk out. Large basement windows were installed to take best advantage of the opportunity for natural lighting and ventilation. Space under the existing deck was reconfigured with new access from the walkout for garden storage.

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In 2007 Trebas Institute moved in to new premises designed by Chris A. Montgomery Architect. The layout includes a series of classrooms, studios, sound engineering rooms, computer labs and school administration ofices. The total floor area is approximately 21, 000 square feet. Established in 1979 as a private career college, Trebas Institute was created in response to the music and entertainment industry’s need for skilled professionals. Trebas Institute provides the pathway to success in the digital media world. Major entertainment companies, studios and artists around the world employ Trebas graduates. The Institute is registered with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Private Institutions Branch, under the Private Career Colleges Act, Province of Ontario.

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ICT Kikkawa College occupies a floor area within an existing mixed use development. Facilities include five classrooms, a resource centre, student lounge, faculty offices and school administration offices.ICT Kikkawa College occupies a floor area within an existing mixed use development. Facilities include five classrooms, a resource centre, student lounge, faculty offices and school administration offices. The College is registered with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Private Institutions Branch, under the Private Career Colleges Act, Province of Ontario.

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