The Wyss family approached Paul Michael Davis Architects with a vision to design a bold, unusual, and adventurous addition to their existing ho-hum 1950s split level where they could raise their 3 active boys.
Built by hand by the original owner, this 1940s period home in Ascot vale is a labour of love. With all the grandeur to be expected of an art deco dwelling, the former building itself was quite…
Renovation of a federation Bungalow in Drummoyne. We integrated the new living spaces around the existing pool and huge frangipani tree in the backyard.
Located in NW Portland hills, the Meschter Residence is a remodel and expansion of a mid-century modern residence.
This 1873 Schoolhouse in Meaford, Ontario, has been both restored and renewed. The original building was constructed of 18” thick stone walls, with an entrance for boys in one wing, and girls in the other.
The project to be carried out was to completely renovate this cottage and expand it to make it an open, fluid, and bright space that takes advantage of the beautiful views overlooking the lake.
The existing home was a brick and stucco two-story residence and was wrapped in heavy masonry porches on both the front and rear of the residence which faces the view.
A growing family needed a larger kitchen and wanted a family room that opened up the garden – there was, however, a large tree which sat directly next to the existing kitchen.
This project entailed the refurbishment and extension of neighbouring houses, the aim being to maximise the benefit of a single build with an agreed palette of materials, whilst offering variation between the two properties.
