Compact Calming Homes

Batay-Csorba Architects has masterfully designed a modern brick home in Toronto, Canada, that maximizes the potential of a small 65’x20’ pie-shaped corner lot. The home features a partially covered balcony with a Japanese soaking tub, providing a unique and luxurious outdoor space. The sloping roof adds an architectural element while also sheltering the balcony. The exterior is clad in old historical buff yellow brick, with varying banded coursing patterns that add texture and visual interest. The front entry and third-floor deck are carved from brick with contrasting black sintered stone panels, creating a striking facade. The interior boasts a casual and affordable palette of natural materials, including recycled strip plank wood flooring, Baltic birch paneling, terrazzo, and concrete, for an "anti-museum" aesthetic.

By utilizing a small and uniquely shaped lot, Batay-Csorba Architects demonstrates the potential for maximizing real estate value in urban areas where space is at a premium. This approach can attract clients looking to make the most out of limited space, ultimately driving business growth and profitability for the firm.