Drew Mandel Architects renovated the 'House in The Beach,' a 100-year-old home located in Toronto, Canada, for a couple who felt that the semi-detached house no longer reflected their lifestyle. The clients wished to reinvent the home to better express who they are.
The architects constructed a new box that leans towards the lake, imbuing the house with character that is synonymous with custom home renovation. The home seeks to celebrate the home's illustrious history, as well as its owners, with additions such as open shelving decorated with personal objects, a mobile kitchen island and steel support beams that connect new and old elements of the home.
In terms of the exterior, the house features a new facade and entry leading into the transformed ground floor plan, which has been optimized for natural light and sociable family life.
Expressive Beachfront Homes
The House in the Beach Expresses an Idiosyncratic Personality
Trend Themes
1. Personalized Home Renovations - The trend of personalized home renovations offers opportunities for innovation in the architectural and construction industries by creating unique spaces that reflect the individuality of the inhabitants.
2. Incorporating History and Personality - Incorporating the history and personality of a home into renovations is a trend that presents opportunities for architects and designers to create meaningful spaces that resonate with the owners.
3. Optimizing for Natural Light and Sociable Living - The trend of optimizing homes for natural light and sociable living presents opportunities for innovation in interior design and home automation.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Construction - Architecture and construction industries have opportunities to innovate by incorporating personalization, history, and sociable living into home renovations.
2. Interior Design - The trend of optimizing homes for natural light and sociable living presents opportunities for innovation in interior design that promotes well-being and social interaction.
3. Home Automation - The trend of optimizing homes for natural light and sociable living presents opportunities for innovation in home automation systems that enhance the experience of living in a personalized home.