LIGHTNESS + HEAVINESS

Laneway Housing

Area: 590 sq. ft.
Location: Augusta Avenue, Toronto
Instructor: Nova Tayona
Software: SketchUp, Illustrator, Lumion
Year: 2021

Description:
The house was designed for a family of four; two adults, one child, and a dog. The design features a main living space, two work spaces, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a backyard.

Goals:
• Combine wood, glass, and concrete to explore lightness and heaviness through materiality.
• Provide private outdoor spaces.
• Maximize daylight in common spaces such as living room, kitchen, and circulation spaces.