A charming red-brick 19th century home in Leaside, Toronto with historic detailing, was carefully preserved, fully renovated, and extended to accommodate the needs of a young family. From the exterior, the modern addition mirrors the form of the historic home, to pay homage to it. On the interior, the new extension introduces an open plan with double height spaces, and offers more natural light with a connection to the exterior. A two-story glass element marks the ‘break’ between historic and new.