Challenged by the intricacies and opportunities of a small site in downtown Toronto, Studio Quadrant came up with a clever narrow house design for project 158 Fifth St. Concrete,glass and stone are the main materials employed for the exterior finishes.

In order to create a feeling of generosity through space and materiality, the architects reduced the functionality of the first level, which mainly accommodates the living room. Bedrooms were elevated to the second floor, in order to offer a high degree of privacy. “The house is refreshing. It requires minimal furnishing to feel warm and hospitable due to the soft natural finishes.