The young owners of this old brick dwelling in downtown Toronto wanted to turn this compartmentalized, dark house into a home they could call their own. The house was stripped down to its brick walls and a large rear addition was built, providing a blank canvas to create a space that would reflect their tastes and modern lifestyle. The reorganized open ground floor directs you towards the rear of the house, where floor to ceiling glass doors connect the new kitchen and dining room to the deck outside. The new master bedroom, with its window seat and spa-like ensuite, provides a quiet sanctuary overlooking the trees in the backyard.