Description:
Located on a two-acre lot in Toronto, the Echo House project includes a renovation and addition to better suit a city-dwelling family’s modern lifestyle. The family hired Paul Raff Studio to design a harmonious residence that would pay homage to their Asian Canadian heritage, resulting in a spacious, tranquil home with a connection to the surroundings.
The ecologically sustainable renovation of the existing home was a radical overhaul that created an open, light-filled interior that opens up to the lush landscape. The exterior was given a new envelope complete with high-performance insulation that, along with the new efficient heating, cooling, and ventilation system, reduces the home’s energy usage by more than 50%.
One of the most notable changes resides on the front creating a bold entrance forecourt. A series of reclaimed Douglas Fir screens help provide privacy for the guest rooms while keeping views of the garden. [1]
References:
[1] “Toronto’s Echo House Marries Asian and Canadian Influences.” Design Milk, April 3, 2019. https://design-milk.com/torontos-echo-house-marries-asian-and-canadian-influences/.
Additional information:
“Echo House // Paul Raff Studio – Architizer Journal.” Journal, October 28, 2015. https://architizer.com/blog/projects/echo-house-1/.
“Echo House.” Paul Raff Architects, September 29, 2020. https://paulraffstudio.com/portfolio-item/echo-house/.
Lomholt, Isabelle, and Adrian Welch. “Echo House in Toronto, Ontario Residence – e-Architect.” e-architect, April 6, 2020. https://www.e-architect.com/toronto/echo-house-in-toronto.
“Sustainable Architecture Design: Paul Raff Toronto Architect.” Paul Raff Architects, March 21, 2019. https://paulraffstudio.com/.
Project Title: Echo House
Artists: Paul Raff Studio
Year: 2015
Place: Toronto, Ontario
