Unique Houses in Toronto

[junctionist]

Ravine Guest House looks fantastic.

 

[CityPlaceN1]

Yes it does.

 

[One Nut Kruk]

150 Cassandra Blvd (1964)

This is a rare, Japanese inspired house. The owner, Roy Abraham (92, retired engineer), built this house in 1964, using bricks from the old Plains Road School (attended by John Diefenbaker - demolished in 1964). I recently wrote the owner a letter re a heritage nomination for his house -- which he supports -- hopefully heritage services will agree that it should be preserved. The house reminds me of Civic Garden Centre Pavilvion (Moriyama and Teshima Architects - also built in 1964) at Edwards Gardens. http://www.tobuilt.ca/php/tobuildings_more.php?search_fd3=6574 Originally this house had a flat roof, but due to leaking, a second level was added about 25 years ago.

Here are some of the photos I took of it, last Tuesday (pardon my sloppiness; I didn't have much daylight to work with):

During the warmer months, there are massive goldfish in this pond

Here's an interesting news article re a break in to the same home, last summer: http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2013/07/30/north_york_burglar_who_stole_nothing_thanked_with_a_sign.html

 

[junctionist]

It looks unassuming at first glance, but there are some interesting details like the roof.

 

[CanadianNational]

http://www.zakghanim.com/default.aspx?pageid=2063

 

[One Nut Kruk]

http://www.zakghanim.com/default.aspx?pageid=2063

Thanks for the link.

 

[One Nut Kruk]

43 Saintfield Avenue

Photographer unknown

Photographer unknown

More photos: http://themashcanada.blogspot.ca/2012/12/sold-43-saintfield-avenue-bridle-path.html

 

[junctionist]

It's an exceptional modern house. The bridged floor is quite unique.

 

[One Nut Kruk]

Agreed. It just sold recently. Surely it will be torn down and replaced with a McMansion.

 

[One Nut Kruk]

junctionist, this one's for you. It's not in Toronto, but I know you'll really like it: http://www.caandesign.com/residences/edgeland-house-by-bercy-chen-studio/

 

[junctionist]

Thanks for sharing that, ONK. The house is a triumph. It stands so boldly with its sharp, angular facade on one side, and in harmony with nature on the other side. The way the pool is like a seamless extension of the architecture is brilliant. Modern houses are usually boxes. It's really refreshing to see someone break away from the box and do the architecture so well nonetheless.

 

[One Nut Kruk]

No problem. Well said.

 

[Uncle Teddy]

Beautiful. Shame about it being torn down.

 

[thecharioteer]

junctionist, this one's for you. It's not in Toronto, but I know you'll really like it: http://www.caandesign.com/residences/edgeland-house-by-bercy-chen-studio/

Bilbo's House meets the 21st Century:

 

[urbankov]

Quote - "One of the least successful modern houses that I've come across, downright bizarre, is this one in Governor's Bridge. What the heck?"

Does anyone know what street this house is located on? I'm trying to look for it in google street view.

Thanks!