Home and Nature within an Old Auto Garage: Delaware Adaptive Reuse
| Location: | Toronto, Ontario |
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| Status: | Under Construction |
| Date: | 2024 - Present |
Tucked away behind rows of houses, an old auto garage lay vacant for decades. When new owners acquired the site, they decided it was time to breathe life back into the old auto garage by converting it into their new home, but wanted to preserve its charm and industrial character.
The layout and materiality of the existing auto garage showcases the evolution and history of the site, as it is actually composed of multiple amalgamated structures which have appeared on site over the past hundred years. This adaptive reuse project is focused on creating a comfortable home that meets ambitious energy efficiency targets while channeling the existing character of the industrial buildings on site.
Courtyards have been introduced within the old walls of the ex-industrial building, increasing the amount of light within the large footprint, and vastly increasing the landscaped areas on site (for enjoyment, water management and biodiversity).
