laneway house by kohn shnier architects

kohn shnier architects is a small architecture studio located in toronto, canada. the studio has developed a number of buildings that range in scale from small retail outlets to large-scale educational structures. one of their more modest designs is a small 1,300 square foot home located in a toronto laneway. despite its small scale and tucked away location the residence houses a family of five and two pets. the bottom floor houses a small parking pad and all the bedrooms. above, the main living small sits a bove the nearby garages overlooking the city with a wide panorama. at the back of the house, the architects managed to make use of the tiny outdoor space by adding an outdoor shower, bathtub and fireplace. the home’s smart space use earned it a city of toronto architecture and urban design award.

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