Euclid Avenue House by Levitt Goodman Architects
Levitt Goodman Architects have designed the Euclid Avenue house in Toronto, Canada.
From the architects:
Compact, ecologically smart, affordable and successfully integrated within a diverse streetscape, the Euclid Avenue House is a useful prototype for new urban housing. The project’s design restraint, responsive plan and its unity of architecture and nature establish an array of alternatives to the shortcomings of Toronto’s housing typologies.
Simplicity of means has resulted in a strategically planned and relaxed living space that accommodates the life of a full family and invites the varying temperature, light and colour of Toronto’s fluctuating seasons into the house, imbuing it with a rural sensibility that is an astonishing compliment to its urban setting.
Photos by Ben Rahn of A-Frame Architectural Photography and Levitt Goodman Architects
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graham on 30 Nov 2009 at 3:43 pm #
What a great home. Really good use of space. I especially love the green roof. Would love to have that bedroom. The Toronto architecture scene is really turning out some nice stuff of late
Lance on 30 Nov 2009 at 3:48 pm #
Spectacular! I love the footprint for this house. The use of space is inspired and very well thought out. But what really sets it off are the high ceilings on the main level and the gorgeous view from the bedroom window. The “landscaping” softens things perfectly. I could easily see living in a home like this.
Oey on 30 Nov 2009 at 7:26 pm #
Thank you Contemporist for featuring this home … I live in Toronto and have greatly admired the curb appeal of this home and always wondered on the flow of space inside. I too live in a modern home (photos to come
) and yes, the architecture scene in Toronto is really turning out some thrilling designs … Beautiful home, truly inspiring!
chip on 30 Nov 2009 at 8:47 pm #
beautiful to see another gorgeous house working in an tight space.
the tiers of landscaping is stunning- really giving a unique feeling and serenity to the urban world.
I do wonder if that used to be an empty lot- is it optical illusion, or did they cut into their neighbors house in the 4th shot from the bottom? The neighboring houses also look like they had some windows that are now covered …
Tere on 01 Dec 2009 at 1:14 am #
I love the garden on the roof. And the layout of the kitchen to the dining room is interesting.
Chris on 01 Dec 2009 at 10:58 am #
Awesome! Love to see houses like this in small lots use the space so efficiently. One question I have is how would someone take care of the roof gardens?
Lance on 01 Dec 2009 at 3:52 pm #
I would suspect a very tall gardener Chris.
There would be access to it that just can’t be seen in the photos I would think.
Eric on 02 Dec 2009 at 9:12 am #
A great use of space in the kitchen/dining area. The view of the garden from the bedroom is fantastic.
Sin on 02 Dec 2009 at 7:32 pm #
I love the idea that there is a garden on the roof deck. Go green!
Indah on 05 Dec 2009 at 3:09 pm #
Great! I think it’s better to put Garden in your roof deck.
oikos on 16 Jan 2010 at 3:01 pm #
What a wonderful space!
Stacey Reason on 17 Apr 2010 at 3:53 am #
love the design but would love to know what something like this is worth to build? Toronto really does need more of these but I suspect that the dollars may scare off the average guy or gal.