Modern reconstruction of the house of the beginning of the twentieth century
Residence 142 Kenilworth is located in the heart ofthe heart of the Beaches area in Toronto, Canada. This house is a wonderful combination of the charm of a bygone century and modern design. The building was built in the 1900s and has a classic style for that time with a pitched roof. The interiors of the 116 m² area over the years have acquired a nondescript dark look with an atmosphere overloaded with random things. The new owners wanted to renovate the house in such a way as to preserve the brick facade of the house and the integrity of the overall plan, but at the same time make both the exterior and the interior of the house modern, light and bright. Architect and designer Johnson Chou and his team of specialists coped with such a difficult task. The result is truly stunning and original. The building managed to stand out from the crowdalmost identical houses standing next to each other. The facade of the residence seems to come alive due to the different-sized windows, it seems that the house is cheerfully winking and inviting you to come visit. The brickwork was completely restored, acquiring its original appearance. The back part of the house became completely open during the reconstruction. The window wall on both floors allows you to admire the views, and also allows sunlight to penetrate into all corners of the room. The interior of the house was completely renovated after the reconstruction.rethought. Instead of several dark small rooms, a spacious two-story studio appeared, filled with air and light. The living room is divided into several functional zones, created for a pleasant pastime. The kitchen opens on a chic side - a marble L-shaped kitchen island favorably sets off the snow-white color of household appliances and walls. The dining area gives warmth and comfort. A wooden table with a rough texture is interestingly combined with black mesh chairs. The owners of the house collect books, so the filled bookshelves are the central decor of the interior and are located on both levels of the house. Armchairs and sofas only contribute to the desire to take a book from the shelf and settle down with reading. The space of the first floor is visually united by a light wood floor. A modern floating staircase connects both floors. Light weightless steps do not interfere with the penetration of daylight at all and do not visually steal the space. The bathroom and bedroom on the second floor are practically empty.separated from each other and decorated in the same style. A triangular dormer window allows you to look out onto the street while taking a bath, and through the glass wall near the bed you can admire the courtyard and the sky. The entire interior of the house is decorated in a minimalist style.White walls and ceiling, light wooden floor, huge windows, minimum furniture and absence of unnecessary things – all this makes the space very spacious and pleasant. By the way, to significantly reduce electricity costs and heat the house without using gas or coal, you can make an induction boiler with your own hands.Photos: johnsonchou.com