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Valley House
Toronto, Canada
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Valley House
Toronto, Canada
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2016
Engaging a landscape architect early in the design process for the renovation and expansion of this mid century bungalow was critical in knitting the house with its natural ravine setting.
A simplified materials and planting palette give the gardens a modern feel - weathering steel elements and light limestone paving reflect the rich wood tones and light brick of the house.
The design of the front garden looks to both extend the lines of the house into the garden and to engage the residents and visitors by leading them through the large swaths of grasses, perennials before arriving at the front entrance.
In the back garden lush planting, weathering steel walls and a custom Ipe and weathering steel bench engage the user with the garden and connect the entertaining and family play spaces with the natural ravine beyond.
Several courtyard spaces help integrate the interior and exterior spaces. A planted nook beside the front door provides privacy from the street. Another interior courtyard, an enclosed a green roof above the basement, provides views and seasonal interest from the master suite.
Early collaboration between the civil engineer and landscape architect was essential to address the management of the site drainage. Grading within the ravine lands and around the extensive existing trees was limited and had to be addressed with sensitivity and strategic intervention. All storm water was carefully directed around the house and maintained on the property through subtle grading and swales, resulting in a dry house and site, while also providing some relief to the local city storm water infrastructure.
This project demonstrates how collaboration of architect, landscape architect and civil engineer can ensure the seamless blending of the architecture with the gardens and the overall project site.
Photos by Jeff McNeill
A simplified materials and planting palette give the gardens a modern feel - weathering steel elements and light limestone paving reflect the rich wood tones and light brick of the house.
The design of the front garden looks to both extend the lines of the house into the garden and to engage the residents and visitors by leading them through the large swaths of grasses, perennials before arriving at the front entrance.
In the back garden lush planting, weathering steel walls and a custom Ipe and weathering steel bench engage the user with the garden and connect the entertaining and family play spaces with the natural ravine beyond.
Several courtyard spaces help integrate the interior and exterior spaces. A planted nook beside the front door provides privacy from the street. Another interior courtyard, an enclosed a green roof above the basement, provides views and seasonal interest from the master suite.
Early collaboration between the civil engineer and landscape architect was essential to address the management of the site drainage. Grading within the ravine lands and around the extensive existing trees was limited and had to be addressed with sensitivity and strategic intervention. All storm water was carefully directed around the house and maintained on the property through subtle grading and swales, resulting in a dry house and site, while also providing some relief to the local city storm water infrastructure.
This project demonstrates how collaboration of architect, landscape architect and civil engineer can ensure the seamless blending of the architecture with the gardens and the overall project site.
Photos by Jeff McNeill
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